Your Local Employment Lawyers in Hawke's Bay
Our employment lawyers can help with all employment relations issues & queries
For businesses in Napier, Hastings, and across Hawke's Bay, people problems and workforce issues can absorb valuable time and energy. At Langley Twigg, our local employment law team advises on a full range of industrial relations issues, preventing small problems from escalating into costly disputes.
Our amazing employment lawyers can assist you with:
- Major work force re-organisation and restructuring
- Proper procedures for disciplining and/or dismissing employees
- Employment relations, unfair dismissal and Employment Act queries
- Drafting, advising on and negotiating employment agreements and employment contracts
- Collective Employment Agreements
- Avoidance or resolution of personal grievances and other disputes
- Representation from Mediation through to Employment Relations Authority Investigative meetings, the Employment Court and the Court of Appeal
- Application of legislation concerning employment, occupational health and safety, privacy and human rights issues
- Restraint of trade issues and protection of trade secrets
- Appropriate tax treatment of employee payments and incentive schemes
Examples of our recent work include:
- Formulating drug and alcohol policies for clients involved in sensitive work activities
- Advising employers and senior staff on exit/redundancy arrangements for individual and business restructuring situations
- Preparation of plain English employment agreements, contracts for independent contractors and related core documentation
- Representing clients at informal and formal levels of employment dispute resolution
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Employment Law FAQ
How much does an employment lawyer cost in Hawke's Bay?
The cost of legal services can vary depending on the complexity of your case. We believe in transparency, so we discuss our fee structure and provide an estimate of costs during our initial consultation. Contact us to schedule a meeting to discuss your specific situation.
What should I bring to my first meeting with an employment lawyer?
To make our first meeting as productive as possible, please bring any relevant documents you have. This could include your employment agreement, any letters or emails related to the issue, and a brief timeline of events. This will help us understand your case and provide you with the best possible advice.
