One thing we know about Kiwi SMEs is that they want to do what's right by their people and their business.
That’s why we’ve teamed up with local employment lawyers, Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor. With decades of experience providing specialist employment law advice, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you have experts available when you need legal support.
Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor is a specialist workplace law firm operating throughout New Zealand with offices in Auckland, Tauranga and Hawke’s Bay. The firm advises employers on employment law, health and safety, immigration and workplace relations - combining big-firm standards with boutique agility and genuine care.
Their services cover a broad range of areas, such as:
With a team from Northland to Hawke’s Bay, Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor is built for employers nationwide navigating today’s complex legal landscape - from evolving employment law and health and safety obligations to immigration strategy.
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People Management is a product you can add on to Smartly Payroll. People Management was designed to help small and medium businesses streamline their people admin processes, in the same system they know and trust to sort their payroll. You can book a free, no obligation demo here.
At Smartly, we’re all about making it simple to streamline all your payroll and people admin. Right now, People Management is only available as an add-on to Payroll. Find out more about our plans here.
Customers who are subscribed to People Management can access free legal advice via Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor. If you're not subscribed to People Management, you can book a demo here.
Yes! People Management customers can access 15 minutes of free legal advice per issue.
If you need to engage with Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor for more help, they’ll guide you through the next steps. This includes discussing their rates, their engagement terms and other client care information to support you. They’ll also look at who in their team is best to support you, and if there is someone local to you.
It was important for Smartly to team up with a legal practice that specialised in employment law for small and medium business owners in New Zealand. Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor do exactly that – with offices located throughout New Zealand, and a specialised focus on employment law we are confident they can support your business when you need it.
Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor have offices located across New Zealand, from Northland to Hawke's Bay, ensuring local expertise and support.
Any questions about employment, immigration or health and safety, including workplace privacy queries. You get 15 minutes per issue you ring about. For more information on Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor's service, check out their website www.ammlaw.co.nz
If your query is outside of Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor expertise, they can recommend another provider to help you. For example, a commercial lawyer, accountant, or health and safety consultant.
Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor’s helpline is made up of lawyers who can usually help as soon as they pick up the phone.
The helpline is available between 8.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. This excludes New Zealand Public Holidays.
Sure! You can use whoever you choose, but the benefit of using the helpline is that you’ll get access to specialist advice quickly, to provide support for what are often urgent issues.
Yes! We've put everything you need to know, including the dedicated phone line and terms and conditions into the Resource Centre. To access it, click here!
Smartly’s collaborating legal services terms and conditions
Eligibility
To access Smartly’s collaborating legal services, you must be subscribed to Smartly’s People Management product.
Complimentary Legal Advice
You are entitled to 15 minutes of complimentary legal advice for each distinct issue encountered. You may call as often as necessary, provided each call is related to a different issue (as reasonably determined by the legal service provider).
Extended Legal Assistance
All legal advice given by the collaborating legal service provider is subject to their standard client terms of engagement. Should you require more time or specific legal advice tailored to your situation, the legal service provider will assist you in determining the appropriate next steps.
Termination
Smartly may withdraw the collaborating legal service or change provider at any time at its sole discretion and without notice.
Disclaimer
Smartly does not provide legal advice and is not responsible or liable for any advice given or for outcomes resulting from your engagement with the collaborating legal services provider. The legal services provider is solely responsible for any advice provided.
