Employment Lawyers
Expert employment law services in Auckland for employers and employees. Surani Associates ensures fair workplace practices, offering guidance on contracts, disputes, and compliance. Contact us today!
Services for Employees
We advocate for your rights in various employment situations, including:
Unfair dismissals and unjustified terminations
90-day trial period disputes
Employment Court matters
Casual employee rights protection
Review and negotiation of employment agreements
Addressing disadvantage in disciplinary processes
Navigating restructuring and redundancy situations
Challenging serious misconduct allegations
Services for Employers
We assist businesses in maintaining compliant and productive work environments:
Drafting and reviewing employment agreements
Guidance on 90-day trial period implementation
Managing poor performance and misconduct issues
Navigating redundancy processes
Addressing employee illness or incapacity
Handling abandonment of employment situations
Ensuring compliance with New Zealand employment law
Employment Agreements
A cornerstone of the employment relationship, we specialise in:
Crafting robust employment agreements for employers
Reviewing agreements for employees before acceptance
Advising on Individual Employment Agreements
Guidance on Collective Employment Agreements
Ensuring compliance with New Zealand employment legislation
90-Day Trial Periods
We provide expert advice on the nuances of 90-day trial periods:
Eligibility criteria for employers
Rights and responsibilities during the trial period
Proper implementation in employment agreements
Fair dismissal processes within the trial period
Protections for employees during trial periods
Unfair Dismissal & Misconduct
Our team offers support in navigating these challenging situations:
Guidance on fair dismissal procedures
Representation in personal grievance claims
Advice on misconduct investigations
Support in exit negotiations
Representation in Employment Court proceedings
Redundancy
We guide both employers and employees through the redundancy process:
Ensuring procedural fairness in redundancy decisions
Advising on proper communication and consultation processes
Guidance on redundancy compensation
Support in challenging unfair redundancies