Employment - Employees

Unfair dismissal? Poor working conditions? Bullying? Wage dispute?

Having represented numerous employees and employers, McVeagh Fleming brings a unique perspective in our advice and representation to employees who have been poorly treated by employers.

If you believe you have been unfairly terminated, constructively dismissed, bullied, harassed, or need advice on the terms of your employment, our team of legal experts at McVeagh Fleming can advise you on how to put things right.

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Unfair termination
Wage or salary disputes
Redundancy
Restructures
Bullying and harassment
Personal grievances
Restraint of trade
Bonus and leave issues
Employment agreement issues
Remuneration.

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Michael Witt

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Employment

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mwitt@mcveaghfleming.co.nz

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