Joss Opie Lawyer - Employment Law & Human Rights Legal Services

Joss Opie Lawyer is a Wellington-based legal practice specialising in employment law, human rights, and civil litigation. The firm provides comprehensive employment law services covering personal grievances, breach of contract claims, disciplinary investigations, restructurings, medical issues, and performance management. With over 16 years of legal experience, the practice offers strategic advice and effective advocacy through direct negotiation, mediation, and court representation.

The firm has particular expertise in health and safety law, providing advice on workplace obligations and representing clients in WorkSafe investigations and prosecutions. Human rights matters form another core area of practice, including discrimination cases, sexual and racial harassment claims, and other human rights issues. The practice also handles judicial review proceedings and civil litigation, challenging and defending decisions made by officials and public organisations, as well as accident compensation reviews and appeals.

Additional services include privacy and official information law, advising on Privacy Act and Official Information Act rights and obligations, handling information requests, privacy breach claims, Human Rights Review Tribunal cases, and Ombudsman complaints. The firm also provides education law services to tertiary institutions and students regarding their rights and obligations under the Education Act. The practice serves public sector organisations, companies, and individuals, offering civil legal aid services with a focus on delivering high value at reasonable rates.