Established in 1998, BuckettLaw is a boutique employment law firm, led by leading employment barrister Barbara Buckett.
Providing timely and expert legal advice, our team of employment lawyers are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for our clients, whilst also providing an efficient and cost-effective service.
Our dynamic team holds extensive New Zealand and international experience, having provided expert advice to both employees and employers on a wide range of employment issues and disputes, across a variety of sectors.
We value flexibility and our team connects with clients in the office and across different locations across New Zealand via face-to-face, video conferencing, telephone and email. We look forward to hearing from you.
Managing a business is complex – and managing people even more so, particularly when things don’t go to plan. BuckettLaw has extensive experience advising and representing employers from a range of industries and backgrounds across New Zealand.
Whether you are a small, medium or large business, and if your issue to solve is big or small, BuckettLaw can assist with all of your employment relations requirements.
Addressing employment issues can be daunting – we get it. BuckettLaw has a proven track record in providing advice and representation in work-related disputes and prides itself on achieving positive outcomes.
BuckettLaw will ensure that you understand the law as it impacts you, so you are fully informed and understand any decisions or actions you make. We use our depth of experience to get the right result for you.
An employee has the right to raise a personal grievance if they feel that they have been mistreated or unjustifiably dismissed. Establishing a strategy at the outset will assist to minimise the risk to your business.
Redundancy is a common part of the business landscape, particularly in uncertain times. Straightforward advice to move your business to the right ‘shape’, whilst mitigating your risk, is important.
Managing underperforming employees can be time-consuming, expensive for your business and a risk to your reputation. The impact on staff morale and output can also be costly. Robust processes can make all the difference.
When there is a potential breach of policy or agreement by the employee, disciplinary action may be required, up to and including dismissal. Don’t let procedural mis-steps trip you up.
Employees have the right to operate in a safe workplace & be treated fairly and to raise a Personal Grievance if this doesn’t happen. Our team can guide you through the process and offer frank and clear advice.
If your role is at risk of disestablishment/redundancy, it is important that you know where you stand and that you are being treated fairly and that your employer is acting in good faith.
Bullying – an insidious behaviour in the workplace, that is repeated, humiliating, offensive or intimidating. Be clear on your rights and how to move forward to reach a resolution.
Harassment – language or behaviour which is unwelcome/offensive and can be centred on race, gender, sexual orientation and other characteristics. It’s important to have a clear strategy to tackle this behaviour.
Your first email or phone contact is free. Contact us by phone or email for an initial discussion.
With over 60 years combined experience in our office, we really have seen it all – and then some! We use our individual experience and different areas of expertise across our team to provide you with sound and pragmatic advice.
We are dedicated to all of our clients and we take the time to understand not just the matter at hand, but how this impacts you. We work as a team toward the best possible outcome for your case.
We tell it like it is – we are frank on the strength of your case and the ability to succeed. We keep you informed every step of the way and take the time to understand what is important to you.
We are flexible in how we work and where we work – we connect with our clients across New Zealand using a range of technologies in a timely and flexible manner. Wherever you are in the country, we can help.
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