Don’t want to quit? Try being lazy instead…
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Encouraging employees to go above and beyond takes two way communication, writes David Grindle. … Read More
A raft of changes for employers once more
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What’s next for employers now the Covid-19 protection framework is gone… Read More
Calling out a RAT
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With increasing stories of positive RAT results being sold online and the enticing prospect of a seven day holiday, the risk of sick leave fraud in workplaces is ever increasing. So if you have suspicions and want to call out a RAT, here’s what you can do.… Read More
The wavering corporate veil: Ignorance of the law no longer a protection against employers’ personal liability
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A Court of Appeal decision underlines the expectation that all employers should be compliant with minimum employment standards.… Read More
Whistle-blowers get (some) new legal protections
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The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022 sets out what will, and will not, be protected.… Read More
Sexual harassment in the workplace – one year to raise a personal grievance
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Time limit for an employee to raise a personal grievance for alleged sexual harassment to increase from 90 days to 1 year.… Read More
Rethinking ‘no chores, no dessert’ – the Gloriavale decision and its employment risks
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The Employment Court has declared that three Gloriavale members were employees from the age of six through to when they left the Gloriavale community.… Read More
Show me the honey – fair process is critical in dealing with personal grievances
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An employee of a Manuka honey producer does dodgy deals, but still gets $18,000 personal grievance payout for botched termination. … Read More
COVID-19 vaccination mandate: complicated for employers but great for employment lawyers
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A new bill will make terminating a person’s employment on the grounds of vaccination status a lot more costly for employers.… Read More
Vaccination mandate continues to widen
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Over the past three days we have seen several key developments in COVID-19 employment law that will likely affect the future operation of your business. … Read More