Employment and Health & Safety

Employment 

Our team have experience acting for both employers and employees on a broad range of employment issues. We are able to assist employers with preparation of employment contracts, and we can advise and assist with other issues that may arise over the course of an employment relationship. We also have considerable experience acting for employees in respect of their employment, including advising people who are facing disciplinary actions.

At TODD & WALKER Law our focus is on minimising the possibility of employment disputes arising, but also being able to manage issues quickly and in a cost-effective manner. 

Our services include:

• Advising on dismissals, redundancies and other forms of termination;
• Advising on exit packages;
• Dispute resolution;
• Enforcing employment agreements;
• Restraint of Trade clauses;
• Personal grievances;
• Negotiating, drafting and interpreting employment agreements; and
• Mediation and negotiations.

Health and Safety

Whether you are a business, public sector agency or not for profit, you need to understand the specialist Health & Safety legislation, and the procedures you must have in place to prevent – or minimise the risks of – accidents occurring.

When an accident does happen, you need access to expert advice on how to handle investigations and deal with WorkSafe New Zealand and – in some cases – the courts.

Our Litigation team can explain the technical and legal requirements of the law and help you to meet compliance. We can also help review and update your contracts to manage risk and verify that you have the right systems, policies and procedures in place to avoid workplace accidents. 

Our Employment and Health & Safety Lawyers

Find out about the members of our Employment and Health and Safety team