Acting in good faith

Good faith obligations underpin the Employment Relations Act and those obligations commence at the beginning of the recruitment process.  There is also a raft of rules and regulations in areas such as immigration, anti-discrimination and privacy obligations to name a few.  It is important to keep these in mind when you advertise the role, undertake interviews and the process you use to select the best applicant.

Where we can help

  • Reviewing your job advertisement
  • Developing an application form
  • Letters of offer and employment agreement
     

 

Our team

This is the team that ensures you get paid on time, employ people properly and handle the issues that arise out of business. This team offers strategic advice and business mentor services 

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Abi Borrows

Abi Borrows

Associate

Abi was raised in Taranaki but moved to Christchurch in 2009 where she completed her law degree. While studying, Abi gained experience working in employment law which is where her passion lies.
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Janice

Janice Hughes

Director
Janice opted out of joining the family horticultural enterprise to become a lawyer and over the last 25 years has become a respected specialist in property, business, trusts, will and estate matters.
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Stephen Slade

Stephen Slade

Consultant

Stephen has over 30 years’ experience working as a Barrister and Solicitor in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He was the Director of Suburban Law Cashmere and Parklands, now part of Aspiring Law.
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Zoe Summerville

Zoe Summerville

Associate

Zoe made the big move from Auckland to Wanaka in 2023 and hasn’t looked back.. She is relishing the community vibe and slower pace of life we’re lucky enough to enjoy in these parts.
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Pre-employment 101: a checklist for employers

Your business is growing and heading in the right direction – but at the same time you have new responsibilities and risks.
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Uncertainty around visa conditions for migrant workers

Recent surveys show the skilled worker shortage is one the biggest concerns for employers in the Central Otago-Lakes area, with the farming, hospitality and tourism sectors particularly reliant on migrants to meet their staffing needs.
Employment & HR Recruitment & selection Workplace policies
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Must-know recruitment dos and don’ts

Was it really only 30-odd years ago we were fascinated by the fax, push-button phones were the bees’ knees and the big question was whether to buy a Beta or VHS video player?
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Looking to employ migrant labour?

As we bid farewell to another ski season, it won’t be long and our neck of the woods will be back heaving with visitors enjoying the holiday season, and fruit-picking will be in full swing. And, once again, many local employers will likely be relying on temporary migrant workers to bolster their ranks to see their businesses successfully through another busy spell.
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