BuckettLaw

Specialist Employment Law Firm Palmerston North

Employment Lawyers Focused Obtaining The Right Outcome For You.

If you're an employer in Palmerston North or the Manawatu region, BuckettLaw can help you with all your employment law needs.

Whether you require help with mediation, filing a personal grievance or feel you are being bullied or harrassed, our legal team will be there for you. An employment lawyer can improve your workplace health and safety and ensure everyone is happy. 

We understand the complex needs of all Palmerston North employers and employees, so if you need any help, get in touch with us today!

We are dedicated to helping our clients with all aspects of their employment law needs. We provide a comprehensive range of services that includes: 

Top Rated Employment Lawyers in Palmerston North & Manawatu Since 1998.

We have a team of experienced employment lawyers who are able to provide you with specialist advice and assistance. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest standard of legal services. If you have any questions about our services, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Let our friendly and experienced team help you succeed both as an employer and employee in Palmerston North!

5/5 Stars (21 reviews)

Legal Services

Wherever You Are Located, With BuckettLaw, You Are in Good Hands.

Employers

Managing a business is complex – and managing people even more so, particularly when things don't go to plan. BuckettLaw has extensive experience advising and providing legal representation for employers from a range of industries and backgrounds across New Zealand.
Whether you are a small, medium or large business, your issue is big or small; BuckettLaw can support you with all of your employment relations requirements.

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Employees

Resolving employment disputes can be daunting – we get it. BuckettLaw has a proven track record in providing advice and representation in work-related disputes and prides itself on achieving positive outcomes.
BuckettLaw will guarantee that you understand the laws that impact you, so you are fully informed and understand any decisions or actions you make. We use our depth of experience to get the right result for you.

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Personal Grievance

Employees have the right to raise a personal grievance if they feel that they have been mistreated or unjustifiably dismissed. Establishing a strategy at the outset will assist to minimise the risk to your business.

Redundancy

Redundancy is a common part of the business landscape, particularly in uncertain times. Straightforward advice to move your business to the right 'shape', while mitigating your risk, is important.

Performance Improvement Plan

Managing underperforming employees can be time-consuming, expensive for your business and a risk to your reputation. The impact on staff morale and output can also be costly. Robust processes can make all the difference.

Disciplinary Process

When there is a potential breach of policy or agreement by the employee, disciplinary action may be required, up to and including dismissal. Don’t let procedural mis-steps trip you up.

Personal Grievance

Employees have the right to operate in a safe workplace and be treated fairly and to raise a Personal Grievance if this doesn't happen. Our team can guide you through the process and offer frank and clear legal advice.

Redundancy

If you're worried that your role might be made redundant, it's important to understand your rights and to make sure you are treated fairly by your employer. Your employer should be acting in good faith and in accordance with the law.

Bullying & Harassment

Bullying is an insidious behaviour in the workplace that can be humiliating, offensive, or intimidating. Harassment is language or behaviour which is unwelcome or offensive and can be centered on race, gender, sexual orientation and other characteristics. It's important to be clear on your rights and how to move forward to reach a resolution.

Mediation

Mediation is where an independent person helps resolve a problem by facilitating a discussion in a confidential environment. A mediator will work to identify the main issues and find potential solutions.

Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our clients say...

5/5 Stars (21 reviews)

  • "Thank you to Tori and Barbara for their empathy, expertise and support in assisting me to deal with a stressful employment matter and nerve-wracking mediation. With their help, a mutually agreeable outcome was achieved for all parties."
    Ben Smith
  • "Having worked with Barbara and the team at BuckettLaw for nearly 20 years I cannot speak more highly of them. Their professional integrity and experience shows through in everything they provide and support us with. They are not afraid to tell it like it is, simple and direct, which is the best counsel you can ask for. With us based in Auckland and them in Wellington the distance has never been an issue as BuckettLaw is a true partner in our business."
    Chris Chong
    ECD & CEO, RedCactus Design
  • "Awesome support from Barbara and her amazing team in a difficult time. If you are in need of Employment law advice you cannot go past BuckettLaw."
    Holly Heather
  • "Thank you to Barbara and Daniel - you both made an extremely stressful period in my life go a lot smoother, and managed to bring some closure."
    Jonathan
  • "Highly recommend Barbara, Matt & Tori...dream team to assist in any employment conflict/mediation. BuckettLaw are professional, empathetic and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended. Keep it up team, a huge thanks from my family and I!"
    Lisa Kay
    Owner, Tora Bay Wines
  • "I felt BuckettLaw to be most helpful, professional and understanding to my needs and concerns. They made me feel that I wasn't alone in my fight against a major corporation. I would definitely recommend their services to others."
    Maisie Lawrence
  • "Thank you very much for helping me and saving me from what could have been a very ugly outcome. Keep up the great work. Kind regards"
    Caitlin Talbot
  • "Barbara Buckett is a brilliant woman and lawyer. I hold her in high regard and can't thank her enough for her steadfast commitment to the cause."
    Millie Hanson
  • "Barbara and Matt were thoroughly professional and committed to achieving the best outcome possible in what I appreciated were challenging circumstances. Without their support and encouragement I would have not survived the process."
    Alfie Rowley
  • "Thank you so much for your support, emotionally and also mentally. I am so grateful to both Barbara and Matt and also the entire team at Bucketlaw for being the best and being my support during the period of the process from beginning through to the end."
    Evie Watson
  • "From the first meeting with Buckett Law I felt a great weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Barbara is awesome, she's a straight shooter, professional, perceptive and knows her stuff inside out. But it doesn't stop there, Barbara as well as her team are awesome, (thanks Matt) I very much appreciated the hard work and communications from all. At a difficult time in my life Buckett Law exceeded my expectations."
    Charlotte Kent
  • "I would highly recommend Barbara and her team to anyone who needs the services they offer. They're friendly, knowledgeable and keep you informed throughout the whole process."
    Chris Brown
  • "Continue the good work ethics and I am one satisfied client. I appreciate all of the employees most especially to Daniel for looking after me during the course of my case! Have a happy Christmas and New Year!"
    Henry Harvey
  • "Sincere thanks to Barbara, Matt and Tori for their invaluable knowledge, support and expertise during a stressful three months. I would definitely recommend this team for any difficult employment related matters. It is so important to seek professional help to get through to mediation and a successful resolution."
    Beverley Macris
  • "I was going through a very bad experience with a well known corporation. Once I got Matt involved it all became very easy, and he removed a lot of the stress I was under. Matt and Buckett Law did a fantastic job getting me the best possible result. I would highly recommend to anyone."
    Rachel Crawshaw
  • "I would highly recommend Barbara and her team to anyone who needs the services they offer. They're friendly, knowledgable and keep you informed throughout the whole process."
    Chris Brown
  • "The team at Buckettlaw made sure that what could have been a terrible experience was a good experience. Barbara is a great advocate and is highly recommended by me."
    Paul Lawrence
  • "Daniel and Barbara were very helpful and I am glad I went to them when I did. They are professional and very knowledgeable. Hopefully I won’t need legal assistance any time soon, but if I do this will be the people I’d be seeking out."
    James Bester
  • "Thank you to Toby and Barbara for their empathy, expertise and support in assisting me to deal with a stressful employment matter and nerve-wracking mediation. With their help, a mutually agreeable outcome was achieved for all parties."
    Ben Smith
  • "Awesome support from Barbara and her amazing team in a difficult time. If you are in need of Employment law advice you cannot go past Buckett Law."
    Holly Heather
  • "Sincere thanks to the Barbara, Matt and Toby for their invaluable knowledge, support and expertise during a stressful three months. I would definitely recommend this team for any difficult employment related matters. It is so important to seek professional help to get through to mediation and a successful resolution."
    Beverley Macris
  • "Buckett Law are life savers. They were so engaged with us and bent over backwards to help us in any way they could. They really made us feel like we were their only client. There is no doubt we are in the hands of experts! I will continue to consult them for all of my employment advice."
    Mary Laine
  • "I can not thank the staff at Buckett Law enough for help the they have given me in resolving a workplace situation involving collusion and improper processes with intent to unjustifiably dismiss. At initial contact they were they were both professional and caring which was not easy as I was highly emotionally distressed. Once I engaged with them they were with me every step of the way giving solid advice and the courage to keep fighting for what I believed was right. I found them approachable and always available to talk things through. I also have no doubt that without their help and excellent knowledge of employment law I would not have been able to achieve such a successful outcome."
    Manuka Sticks
  • "I was advised from a friend to contact Barbara Buckett after an unexpected employment issue, and I have been impressed from the outset at the level of care that I have received from all of the team. From beginning to end, my contact with the office has been supportive and professional. I also had the pleasure of seeing Barbara "earn her money" and I can quite happily affirm that it was money well spent. For anyone needing an experienced and personable service, I would highly recommend without hesitation, Buckett Law."
    Kara Turfrey
  • "Buckettlaw advised and supported me during a difficult time in my employment. I recommend Barbara, and her team for their knowledge, expertise and negotiation skills. And am thankful for the postive outcome achieved on my behalf"
    Gabrielle Robertson
  • "BuckettLaw are the most professional, caring, understanding team of employment lawyers you could choose to get the job done. When I was at my wits end and didn't know where to turn I was told to contact them to seek advice and help with a situation that was getting out of control and causing me to endure endless bullying and harassment in the workplace. Not only did they assist me professionally they also went over and above their duty to help me emotionally. I would highly recommend their services to anyone who needs help with any employment matter big or small."
    Tricia Stimson
  • "I appointed Buckett Law to represent me 2020-2021, and the professional, compassionate guidance and advice received from the Buckett Law Team was much valued and appreciated. On a personal note, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Matt Belesky whose confidence and knowledge of Employment law gave me the support I needed. Matt guided me through the process of the mediation and also worked impressively towards a settlement. I would use Buckett Law again!!."
    Brent Ingram

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