Protecting Employee Choice & Securing Six-Figure Redundancies

Lawyer-in-charge: Karena Nicholls

Two of our clients found themselves in an increasingly difficult position, both had been overperforming in their roles, taking on higher duties and responsibilities for an extended period without a commensurate increase in pay. Eventually, their employer proposed formally promoting them to a higher-level position, one that aligned with the work they were already doing, but neither client wanted to accept the role change.

At the same time, the employer no longer required the clients’ original positions at the lower classification level. Rather than forcing an unwanted restructuring or promotion, Karena Nicholls and the Employment Law team at Coutts intervened to negotiate a fair and respectful resolution.

Through strategic negotiation, our team secured voluntary redundancy packages in excess of $100,000 for each client. These outcomes protected our clients’ rights, acknowledged the value of the work they had contributed, and gave them the freedom to move forward on their own terms, without being pushed into a role they didn’t want.