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Over before it has begun... dismissal during your 90 day trial.
How to tell if your employment rights have been breached when dismissed on a 90 day trial.
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12 reasons an employer CAN'T dismiss you.
Understanding your employment rights - here are 12 things your employer can't dismiss you for.
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What? When? How? Who? What questions an employer can - and can't - ask you.
What are your rights when it comes to questions your employer (or potential employer) can or can't ask you?
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Getting a Fair Go: understanding unjustified disadvantage and what to do when it happens to you.
Understand what unfair disadvantage means, what it can look like, and what to do when it is happening to you.
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Understanding Workplace Bullying...what it is and what it isn't.
A quick guide on understanding what is, and what isn't, workplace bullying.
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Navigating Personal Grievances: What Every Employee Should Understand Before Filing a Complaint
What you need to know if you are thinking of making a complaint at work.
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Before you go... is your redundancy genuine?
Tips on what to look for if you don't think you redundancy is fair.
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"So... why did you leave your last job?" Interview tips after being dismissed.
Questions about why you left your previous job can be stressful. Be prepared for what to say when an interviewer asks 'why did you leave?'
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Success in the ERA!
Very few record of settlements and ERA determinations go unpaid and need to be filed for compliance. However if the other party does fail to
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Another success in the ERA for our team!
Very few of our cases end up in the ERA as most resolve before then. However if there's no other way to resolve them, we take a lot of pride
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Can an employer deduct from your wages?
nlawful wage deductions can significantly impact your finances and well-being. Understanding when an employer can deduct from your wages and
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How many breaks should I get at work?
In New Zealand, there are laws in place to make sure employees are all getting the rest and meal breaks they're entitled to at work....
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Being harassed by a coworker?
#YourQuestionsAnswered If the behaviour of a coworker is unreasonable, unfair or is affecting you, then it might be time to raise it with...
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What do I do if my employer won't pay me?
#YourQuestionsAnswered If your pay hasn't come through as expected, you might be a bit stressed. Here's some suggestions of what might...
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Why is there a Minimum Wage in Aotearoa New Zealand?
#yourquestionsanswered With minimum wage set to rise at the start of April, we've had a few questions about why we have a minimum wage...
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What does 'good faith' mean in an employment relationship?
#yourquestionsanswered Good faith is something we hear about a lot, but what does it actually mean? In employment law, good faith refers...
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What is an employment law advocate?
#yourquestionsanswered What is an advocate? An employment law advocate provides support for employees facing workplace challenges....
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What does the Employment Relations Act do?
#yourquestionsanswered There are the minimum employment rights that you are entitled to. These are outlined in the Employment Relations...
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What is the Employment Relations Authority (ERA)?
#yourquestionsanswered Who makes decisions about employment disputes? The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) helps provide resolution...
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What is 'gardening leave'?
#yourquestionsanswered What does it mean to be put on gardening leave, and do you have to agree? Garden leave is when an employee retains...
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