Employment

Runner Up 2009 Law Awards	Finalist 2008 Law Awards

Employment law can be complex and uncertain. Making the correct judgements and resolutions is vital to the protection of your business.

Our dedicated employment law experts work exclusively in this ever-changing area, giving employers access to an invaluable resource of experience, integrity, and depth of knowledge. We have handled a wide range of significant employment law and industrial relations issues, both directly and by referral, for some of the foremost companies in New Zealand and Australia.

Duncan Cotterill's trans-Tasman employment team is expertly acquainted with the intricacies of employment-related legislation and the issues which can arise in the workplace.

Duncan Cotterill's employment team can advise and act on all employment related matters, including:

• Preparation of employment and contracting agreements
• Personal grievance resolution
• Representation in Employment Relations Authority and Courts
• Occupational health and safety advice
• Privacy
• Human Rights
• Remuneration issues
• Collective bargaining
• Restructuring and redundancy advice
• Dispute Resolution
• Restraint of trade and confidential information
• Workplace policies

Our experience is that sound workplace policies and practices will assist in preventing or resolving many workplace issues.