Employment law becomes simple with advice delivered in plain language and support shaped for your situation
Tackling workplace challenges or getting to grips with employment agreements can feel daunting. Even great employers can get caught out by the complexities of employment law.
Unfamiliar legal terms and uncertainty about rights or responsibilities often add to the pressure, whether you’re an employee or an employer. With clear answers about your rights and responsibilities, it’s easier to make informed decisions.
See how practical legal advice services deliver the support and solutions you need.
See how practical legal advice services deliver the support and solutions you need.
- Straightforward employment law advice that addresses your unique workplace challenges
- Expert guidance covers employment agreements, workplace policies and staff matters
- Navigate complex employment law situations with a guided, stress-free approach
Local employment law support available across Wellington, Kāpiti Coast, Wairarapa, Manawatū and beyond
Clear, practical employment law advice for your situation
Wakefield Lawyers can help with the full range of employment law, including:
- Agreements, contracts, policies and procedures
- Performance management
- Restructuring and redundancies
- Disciplinary procedures
- Independent investigations
- Medical incapacity
- Pay, holidays and other leave advice
- Personal grievance and dispute resolution
- HR professional support
- Professional body investigations
Employment law is often complicated, no matter if you’re growing a business or developing your career. Easy-to-understand guidance is always tailored to your specific circumstances.
Rights and responsibilities are explained in everyday language, making leave entitlements, performance management, restructuring and disputes much clearer.
Rights and responsibilities are explained in everyday language, making leave entitlements, performance management, restructuring and disputes much clearer.
Drafting and reviewing employment agreements
Solid working relationships begin with the right agreements. Employment contracts can be prepared to reflect current New Zealand law and tailored to your needs, providing protection at every stage. Agreements cover specific job duties and expectations, pay, hours and leave details, confidentiality and termination clauses.
Standard templates are never used, your documents are always customised for your situation. Regular reviews can keep contracts current, adapting to changes in law or your circumstances so you can remain protected.
Learn more about how our approachability and expertise help create a positive, stress-free experience.
Managing workplace issues and disputes
Performance and conduct issues are easier to handle with clear guidance. Support includes setting expectations, drafting letters and improvement plans, and advising on next steps with confidence. Disciplinary processes and allegations are managed with careful attention to legal requirements.
When an independent investigation is needed, plain-language reports make findings easy to act on. If disputes escalate further, our litigation lawyer's expertise can provide strong, informed advocacy.
Contact Wakefields Lawyers to see how employment law services create confidence and peace of mind for your workplace in Wellington, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Ōtaki, Levin and Foxton.