Employment

Dundas Street Employment Lawyers is a strong Wellington-based employment boutique noted for its expertise in a range of complex matters, including employee dismissals and internal reviews. The team advises on a range of compliance and regulatory issues within the employment sector. The firm also boasts a specialist practice in industrial relations matters and collective bargaining agreements, including preventing strike action. The practice counts many of New Zealand's largest employers among its clients, including a significant number of government entities. In addition, the firm provides regular presentations and seminars on legislative changes and reforms, especially in relation to regulations that employers are required to meet. The practice's notable clients include the Crown Law Office, the Māori Law Society and Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand.

"Dundas Street Employment Lawyers has very experienced lawyers covering all major areas of employment law and has always been able to assist with a wide range of matters."

"Dundas have developed an excellent understanding of the specifics of the health sector and paired this with an unrivalled knowledge of employment law."

Dundas Street Employment Lawyers represented the Ministry of Education in a claim brought by the Association of Professional and Executive Employees on behalf of final-year post-graduate Educational Psychology students regarding the question of employment when undertaking work experience placements as part of a compulsory study requirement.

Susan Hornsby-Geluk has a strong reputation in the market for managing high-profile matters and handles a range of issues including advisory, contentious and investigatory mandates. "Susan is one of the most knowledgeable and effective employment lawyers in New Zealand and is tireless in her efforts for her clients." "Susan is simply one of the very best employment lawyers in the country. She has a superb understanding of our business drivers and ensures her advice reflects the nuances of the sector."

Blair Scotland has extensive experience advising on workplace investigations and health and safety incidents. "Blair has a very easy persona and cuts through the nonsense without fluff."

David Traylor handles a broad range of employment and industrial relations disputes. "David has had to guide us through some very sensitive issues related to health and wellbeing, and situated us strongly to manage any external enquiries." "David delivers professional, friendly and well-balanced advice, grounded in a thorough understanding of the law."

Rosalind Webby often advises employers on high-profile exits and terminations. She is also noted for her experience in industrial relations matters and investigations. "Ros is an excellent communicator and very responsive to our questions across a range of topics. She delivers very timely, comprehensive and comprehensible advice." "We have enjoyed Ros' no-nonsense approach dealing with some very complex legislative issues."