Unions are a presence for a number of New Zealand businesses, and the work done by their employees is, or may be, covered by a Collective Agreement. The Employment Relations Act 2000 defines the duties of good faith in relation to bargaining for a Collective Agreement, and affected employers need to fully understand their obligations in this area.
Collective Bargaining is definitely a specialist area, and the proven expertise and experience of the team at Janet Copeland Law sets us apart from most other law firms. For specialist advice and assistance with Collective Bargaining, we can:
- Negotiate Collective Agreements on your behalf with the Union or Unions involved (Single-Party or Multi-party bargaining).
- Assist employers through the various possible bargaining stages, including:
- Initiation of bargaining
- Agreeing a bargaining process
- Negotiating and ratifying the collective agreement
- Support at mediation and facilitation if required
- Provide advice in relation to strikes or lock-outs
- Prepare or assist with communications and correspondence throughout.
- Review and advise on the content and interpretation of proposed terms and conditions for Collective Agreements.
- Advice about bargaining fees, and considerations regarding non-union members.
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