Employment Law Advice.

Employment Law Support Across the Lifecycle

Managing people comes with responsibility and risk.
We support businesses through every stage of the employment lifecycle, from recruitment and agreements to performance management, restructuring and dispute resolution. Our advice helps you stay compliant, protect your reputation and manage staff issues with confidence.

Tailored Advice That Fits Your Workplace

Every business operates differently. We take the time to understand your structure, industry and risk profile so our advice aligns with both your obligations and goals. We advise on:

• Recruitment and hiring processes

• Drafting and reviewing employment agreements

• Managing performance concerns and disciplinary issues

• Restructuring and redundancies

• Terminations and dismissals

Our approach is practical, commercial and built around real workplace situations, not templates.

Proactive and Responsive Support

We help prevent issues before they escalate. If problems arise, we act quickly to guide and represent you with care and clarity. We assist with:

• Employment disputes and workplace investigations

• Responding to personal grievances

• Preparing for or attending mediation

• Representation at the Employment Relations Authority

Our goal is to help you manage risk early, resolve challenges fairly and move forward with confidence.

Where We Work

Our employment law team works across Wellington, Lower Hutt and Masterton, supporting employers throughout the Wellington region, Hutt Valley, Wairarapa and across New Zealand.

Questions We Often Get Asked About Employment Law Support

What does employment law cover for employers?

Employment law covers everything from hiring and agreements to performance, restructuring and disputes. We help you understand your obligations at each stage and manage issues before they become problems.

When should I get legal advice about an employment issue?

As soon as something feels uncertain. Early advice helps you avoid mistakes that can turn into formal disputes or personal grievances later.

What should I do if there’s a problem with an employee?

Talk to us before taking any formal steps. We guide you through performance, disciplinary or dismissal processes so you meet your legal duties and stay fair to everyone involved.

Can you help with workplace investigations?

Yes. We help plan and run investigations so they are fair, compliant and properly documented. Our support helps you meet obligations under employment and health and safety law.

What if an employee raises a personal grievance?

We help you respond within legal timeframes, prepare for mediation and reach a practical, fair outcome that protects your business and relationships.