Christmas Shutdowns & Closedowns — Employer Obligations
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, we thought it would be helpful to answer some key questions…
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Additional Workers Through the Holiday Season – Do’s and Don’ts
As the silly season descends on us, many employers consider taking on additional staff to assist with an influx of customers over this period…
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What to expect at the Employment Relations Authority
If you have never been in the Employment Relations Authority (Authority), either as a party to proceedings or as a witness, it may feel intimidating going along to your first
Investigation Meeting.
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What happens if I ignore a Record of Settlement or Employment Relations Authority determination?
Times are tough for many small businesses, and we understand that sometimes there just isn’t the cash flow available to make large settlement or Authority-ordered payments all in one lump sum.
The Role of Mediation in Resolving Employment Disputes
Mediation is a valuable tool for resolving employment disputes without resorting to costly and time-consuming litigation…
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Understanding Personal Grievances: Employer’s Rights and Responsibilities
Receiving a personal grievance from an employee or ex-employee can be stressful and challenging…
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Rules Regarding Redundancy: Legal Obligations and Fair Processes for Employers
Redundancy can be a challenging process for everyone, whether you are the employer or the employee…
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Proposed Employment Law Reform: High Earners May Lose Right to Raise Unjustified Dismissal Claims
New Zealand’s employment law, with new provisions to be introduced via the Employment Relations Amendment Bill.
Edwards Sluiters – Employment Lawyers Expands to Christchurch with New Office Opening
Edwards Sluiters – Employment Lawyers is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Christchurch, New Zealand. This expansion marks an exciting milestone in the firm’s growth and enhances its ability to provide expert employment law services to clients across the South Island.The Christchurch office will be headed by Senior Associate Zachary Pentecost,
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Increased Certainty for Independent Contractor Relationships is Coming
The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke van Velden announced amendments will be made to the Employment Relations Act 2000 (“the Act”) to increase certainty for parties to an independent contractor relationship. Currently, whether a worker is considered to be an independent contractor performing work based on a contract for services or an employee employed
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