Fatigue can be defined as the temporary inability, or decrease... read more
Fatigue can be defined as the temporary inability, or decrease in ability, or strong disinclination to respond to a situation, because...
Proof of Sickness Requirements Changing
The Holidays Act 2003 (the Act) will change as of 31 January... read more
The Holidays Act 2003 (the Act) will change as of 31 January 2018, to allow the health practitioners as listed below...
General / March 25, 2017
Fixed term and casual employment agreements (and when to use them)
All employers are required to provide employees with an individual... read more
All employers are required to provide employees with an individual employment agreement (IEA), but working out when to use a...
General / March 25, 2017
Domestic Violence – Victim’s Protection Bill
It’s no secret that domestic violence in New Zealand is a major... read more
It’s no secret that domestic violence in New Zealand is a major issue in New Zealand. It affects one in...
General / March 25, 2017
Court guidance on new Hours of Work law coming
The first Employment Relations Authority (Authority) determination... read more
The first Employment Relations Authority (Authority) determination on the new hours of work legislation, introduced in April 2016, has been...
General / March 25, 2017
What happens when an employee breaches a settlement agreement?
Employment relationship problems are commonly resolved by confidential... read more
Employment relationship problems are commonly resolved by confidential settlement negotiations, resulting in a full and final settlement being agreed between...
General / March 25, 2017
UPDATED: Trial Periods: What is required and how to safely dismiss
We have updated this article previously issued in Inform, in... read more
We have updated this article previously issued in Inform, in light of an Employment Relations Authority determination issued in late...
General / March 25, 2017
Minimum Standards & Volunteers
In New Zealand volunteers are at the heart of many organisations... read more
In New Zealand volunteers are at the heart of many organisations from sporting clubs and schools to charitable organisations. However,...
General / February 25, 2017
Union delegate to be treated like other employees: Case Summary
A recent decision by the Employment Court determined that a company... read more
A recent decision by the Employment Court determined that a company unlawfully terminated one of their employees due to his...
General / February 25, 2017
Unlawful premiums on employment: Case Summary
A recent Employment Court decision has determined that a recruitment... read more
A recent Employment Court decision has determined that a recruitment agency breached the Wages Protection Act 1983 (WPA) by charging premiums...
General / February 25, 2017