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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Employment Law
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.
Privacy in the Workplace: Lessons from Cummings v KAM Transport [2025] NZHRRT 8
While workplace gossip may seem harmless, a recent Human Rights Review Tribunal decision has reinforced how gossip that amounts to a privacy breach can have serious legal and financial consequences.
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Getting Paid to Sleep? The Law on Sleepover Shifts in NZ
What “work” relates to can vary between industries and for some roles, workers will be required to sleep over as a part of their shift.
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Who’s Responsible? Two Key Decisions Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Keeping people safe at work is a shared responsibility. The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (“HSWA”) sets out duties for businesses and their leaders to look after the health and safety of workers, customers, and anyone else affected by what they do.
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Upcoming Legislative Changes in Employment Law
Amendments are expected for the Employment Relations Act to change the transition period for its proposed income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims to anyone earning over $180,000.
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New Dismissal Procedure Could Mean Difficult Conversations at Work
Amendments are expected for the Employment Relations Act to change the transition period for its proposed income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims to anyone earning over $180,000.
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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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