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Employment Relations Specialists
Practical Advice, Pragmatic Solutions
At Dunseath & Associates, we specialise in providing business leaders and HR professionals with expert employment relations and employment law advice. Whether you're facing disciplinary issues, personal grievances, dismissals, restructures, or need support with collective bargaining and union negotiations, we are here to help.
We take the time to understand your business, swiftly identifying solutions that are both effective and feasible. As licensed private investigators, we also conduct independent workplace investigations to ensure you can make fair and objective decisions. Additionally, we offer support to employees on a referral basis, ensuring a comprehensive approach to employment relations.
Client testimonials
Andrea Dunseath
Director & ER Specialist, LLB, BCA, AWI-CH
Andrea stands out in the field of employment relations with a unique blend of qualifications as an enrolled Barrister and Solicitor, as well as being a licensed private investigator.
Renowned for her quick understanding of client needs and priorities, Andrea leverages her extensive expertise in business and law, along with her previous experience as an in-house ER Manager at Fonterra and a comprehensive background in consulting, to bring a distinctive skill set to her clients.
Andrea’s associates also possess deep knowledge in employment relations, employment law and HR, ensuring tailored support that addresses the specific needs and challenges of each client.
Outside of her professional life, Andrea enjoys outdoor adventures with her family and friends, with skiing, biking, and camping among her favourite activities.
Andrea is a member of ELINZ, the Employment Law Institute of New Zealand and AWI, the Association of Workplace Investigators.
Our Services
With a focus on delivering advice that is not only grounded in the law but also realistic and actionable for your business, we foster strong relationships, engage in meaningful conversations, and employ strategic problem-solving to help you navigate complex people issues and achieve lasting success.
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Legal Compliance
Employment agreement drafting or review, policy drafting, advice on employment law compliance and holiday entitlements, as well as occupational health process including medical incapacity and drug & alcohol policy development and implementation.
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People Strategy
Advice on formulating people strategies which link business outcomes with engagement and employment relations goals.
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ER Advice & On-Site Support
Practical and pragmatic advice with performance management, disciplinary investigations, exit negotiations and settlement agreements, restructuring and redundancy, personal grievance management, representation at mediation and Authority hearings, as well as conducting independent investigations.
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Unions & Collective Bargaining
Support with union engagement or consultation, bargaining preparation and strategies, bargaining advocacy, advice on potential industrial action and risk mitigation, advice on collective agreement interpretation and options to achieve business outcomes.
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Training & Facilitation
Formulation and delivery of employment relations training that supports business needs, i.e. disciplinaries, managing poor performance, medical incapacity, bullying and harassment awareness and absenteeism.
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Independent Investigations
Investigations to better understand workplace complaints or disputes, alleged workplace bullying, alleged employee misconduct, theft, conflicts of interest, and sexual harassment. Utmost discretion and professionalism is prioritised through each investigation at all times.