Navigating the Employment Relations Authority Process
For many employers and employees, an employment dispute may be their first experience of a formal legal process.
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Employment Law
Edwards Sluiters’ Sheridan Climo Represents Migrant Worker Awarded over $30,000 for Unjustified Dismissal
Edwards Sluiters Associate Sheridan Climo recently acted for a migrant worker who successfully challenged his dismissal and workplace treatment before the Employment Relations Authority.
Can an Employee Win an Unjustified Dismissal Claim and Still Receive No Compensation?
A recent Employment Relations Authority decision has highlighted one of the most significant changes introduced by the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026.
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Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill – An Overdue Review of Health and Safety regulation
The new Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill (“the Bill”) is now being considered by Parliament.
The Growing Role of AI in Workplace Disputes
Employees are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to draft workplace correspondence and dispute documents.
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Major Changes to New Zealand’s Employment Law
This article highlights the key changes under the Employment Relations Amendment Bill 2025 which has now become law.
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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.
