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Criminal lawyer in Auckland specialising in employment law, employment agreements and employment contracts

Employment Law

 Employment law offers protection to both employers and employees when the correct processes and procedures are adhered to.  

​Finding the right employment lawyer to resolve workplace disputes can save you headaches, time and money without protracted court cases.

Performance issues can usually be resolved without initiating disciplinary proceedings. A simple process developed with Paul, designed to improve an employees performance, will reduce turnover and other costs.
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Employers making errors in any area of employment law can face a personal grievance for an unjustified action; unjustified dismissal or constructive dismissal; and end up paying an employee thousands of dollars. Following the correct procedure is an  essential requirement for any employer. Seeking qualified advice from the start will help eliminate problems further down the track and should smooth the termination process.
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Employment Law lawyer in Auckland employee rights employment lawyer for unfair dismissals.
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​Employers also have to deal with issues of employee misconduct in the work-place ranging from theft and dishonesty, assaults, threatening behaviour, being under the influence of alcohol and drugs, failing to turn-up at work and dishonest use of sick-leave.
 
One of the initial issues which arises when an employer commences an employment investigation is to decide whether or not the employee should be suspended from their employment during the investigation.  In addition to employee disciplinary issues, employers also have to regularly deal with:
 
1.       Preparing an Employment Agreement for a new employee.
2.       Varying an Employment Agreement for an existing employee.
3.       Performance Issues arising when an employer realises an employee is not performing to the standard expected, in accordance with their employment agreement.  
4.       Restructuring and Redundancies.
5.       Health and Safety in the work-place.
6.       Legal Obligations to Report an employee to a professional disciplinary body such as the New Zealand Teachers Council or the Nursing Council of New Zealand


Employment Rights

New Zealand offers extensive employment legislation to keep workplaces safe and fair.  New Zealand citizens and foreigners working here on a visa have rights and obligations to be upheld as employees and employers.  Written employment agreements between employers and their employees are extremely important. These documents govern your responsibilities towards customers and each other.


​Areas of Employment Law I Cover:


I can draw up for you employment agreements and negotiate through a range of employment disputes as your legal advcocate at employment tribunals. I can assist with personal grievances and personal grievance letters regarding constructive dismissals, unfair dismissals or  unjustified dismissals.  I am also a mediator who may quietly aid in the resolution of your difficult employment disagreements.

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