Clear, fair and lawful employment relationships.
Whether you employ one person or hundreds, or you are an employee facing a workplace problem, early advice protects your position.
Book a ConsultationWe advise and represent employers and employees across the full employment relationship, from drafting the contract on day one to managing discipline, termination and disputes.
For employers, our focus is on clear documentation and fair procedure, which reduce the risk of costly claims. For employees, we explain your rights, assess your options and pursue a fair outcome through negotiation, mediation or the Employment and Labour Relations Court where necessary.
Our services
Employment Contracts & Workplace Policies
Well-drafted documents set clear expectations and protect both employer and employee.
- Drafting and review of employment contracts
- Fixed-term, casual and probationary arrangements
- HR manuals and workplace policies
- Confidentiality and restraint clauses
- Consultancy versus employment arrangements
- Executive service agreements
Disciplinary Processes
Fair procedure is as important as a valid reason. We guide employers through each step.
- Workplace investigations
- Show-cause and notice letters
- Disciplinary hearings
- Warnings and sanctions
- Advice on procedural fairness
- Appeals within the organisation
Termination & Redundancy
Ending an employment relationship lawfully, and with the right documentation.
- Lawful termination procedures
- Redundancy planning and process
- Notice and terminal dues
- Settlement and separation agreements
- Certificates of service
- Exit negotiations
Employment Disputes & Litigation
Representation for employers and employees when disputes cannot be resolved informally.
- Unfair and wrongful dismissal claims
- Claims for unpaid wages and benefits
- Proceedings before the Employment and Labour Relations Court
- Defence of employment claims
- Enforcement of judgments and awards
Labour Relations
Advice on the collective side of the workplace.
- Trade union recognition matters
- Collective bargaining agreements
- Industrial action advice
- Negotiations with staff representatives
- Conciliation of labour disputes
Workplace Compliance & Employee Advisory
Meeting statutory obligations, and helping employees understand theirs.
- Statutory employment obligations
- Workplace compliance reviews
- Leave, working hours and remuneration
- Anti-harassment policies
- Review of employment offers for employees
- Advice to employees on rights and options
How we work on employment & labour matters.
Prevention first
Contracts and policies that set clear expectations before problems arise.
Fair procedure
Disciplinary and termination processes that stand up to scrutiny.
Proportionate resolution
Negotiation and mediation where they serve the client.
Diligent representation
Thorough preparation where a claim must go to court.