Customer Announcement: New Partner as of 1 January 2026 MDS Law is delighted to announce that as of 1 January 2026, Nicole Gibson will be joining the MDS Law Partnership. Nicole joined MDS Law two years ago as an Associate and her progression to partnership is well earned recognition of her skills and experience as a lawyer. Nicole has a decade’s experience as a lawyer, providing advice on a broad range of matters including relationship property, estate planning, elder care and conveyancing and working with a range of mortgage brokers, real estate agents and clients across New Zealand. Congrats Nicole, on your well-deserved promotion!

Employment Law

From the outset, we work to ensure our clients are entering into an employment agreement well advised and the contract structured to achieve a harmonious employment relationship in the future.

When it comes to dealing with disputes that do arise, our approach is to give our clients every opportunity to work towards a mutually acceptable outcome.

We advise on: 

  • Disciplinary procedures.

  • Holiday, retirement and parental leave issues.

  • Human rights, discrimination and disability compliance.

  • Individual and collective employment contracts.

  • Occupational Safety and Health.

  • Procedures for hiring and dismissing employees.

  • Redundancy and restructuring.

  • Resolving and negotiating employment disputes.

  • Sexual harassment in employment.

  • The Privacy Act 1993.

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For expert advice and legal representation in employment law matters, contact us today to schedule a consultation. Let us help you address your employment law needs effectively and efficiently.

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