EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
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Employment agreements are extremely important—to both the employer and the employee—but employment agreement legal advice is not always affordable or readily accessible to small companies or new entrepreneurial ventures. Hiring a law firm to draw up employment agreement or look over the ones you already have is a costly, complicated proposition that not all companies are willing or able to shoulder.
We know how to explain employment law in plain language that anyone can understand, and we have a track record for delivering great emplary services to small or mid-sized businesses that don’t always fit the mold of a ‘typical’ client for a larger law firm.
The Importance of an Employment Agreement
Why are employment agreements so important? Here are a few reasons:
It protects both parties. Employment agreements are valuable to your business, as the employer, but they are also required by law for any person who works for you. These agreements spell out the responsibilities and obligations of each group. For employers, they provide a reasonable guarantee that the employee will perform the responsibilities of the job, abide by employer policies, keep employer information confidential and otherwise meet reasonable expectations for the job, and so forth.
For employees, they know and agree to all the key terms such as remuneration, the hours of work, any benefits such as a company car, and the job description, and spell out other important employee rights.
It paves the way for dispute resolution. When we work with employers on drawing up an employment agreement, we take care to spell out specific procedures for dispute resolution. Having these elements in writing makes it easier for an employer and an employee to manage clashes or disagreements in house, without getting the courts involved or incurring legal fees.
It can prevent unfair dismissal cases. The most common type of call we get is about unfair dismissals. Often employers have done a poor job in dealing with the disciplinary process. Poor communication about this often leads to costly legal battles. A detailed employment agreement that explains the expectations of the job and what are unacceptable activities / behaviours will put everyone on the same page about grounds for termination, reducing the likelihood of unfair dismissal claims.
Simply put, employment agreements are a key component of any successful employer-employee relationship. At PB Employment Law, we are proud to be a go-to source for advice and guidance when it comes to drawing up employment agreements in New Zealand.
Why PB Employment Law Is Cost-Effective
We can write a personalized employment agreement specifically for your business, for $900 + gst. Avoid the kiwi favorite of DIY or a “free” cut and paste mash up from old agreements . It can cost a fortune if you get it wrong. . Contact us today to get started.