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Workplace issues can be stressful and all consuming. It is important to take a step back and know your rights before you making any rash decisions. Read insights from our top employment advocates on this topic.
Can I have a word? What You Need to Know If You’ve Been Called to a Disciplinary Meeting.
If you've been invited to a disciplinary meeting, understand your rights and ask for help early.
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What Are Your Rights When Asking for Flexible Working Conditions ?
What you need to know about requesting and retaining flexible working arrangements.
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On The Clock: Can My Employer Change My Working Hours?
Whether or not your employer can change your working hours is dependent on the type of employment agreement you have.
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How to Tell If You’re Being Discriminated Against at Work
Discrimination can be obvious or subtle and is illegal under employment law. Read more to work out if it is happening to you.
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Serious Business: What Constitutes Serious Misconduct Under NZ Employment Law?
Understanding what your employer might consider serious or gross misconduct and what it means for you.
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You’ve been warned! The ins and outs of verbal and written warnings at work.
What are the rules around verbal and written warnings and how do I know if my warning is fair?
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When Should a Casual Contract Be Made Permanent?
Has your casual employment arrangement become permanent without the benefits of a permanent contract?
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Working Without an Employment Contract in New Zealand: What You Need to Know
Every employee in NZ is entitled to an employment agreement - read more to find out what to do if you don't have one.
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Having Your Say: What Constitutes a Good Consultation Process in a Restructure?
When a business restructures, employers have a duty to consult with affected employees before making any final decisions. A well-run consultation process not only ensures legal compliance but also fosters fairness, transparency, and trust. So, what does a good consultation process look like? Genuine Consultation – Not Just a Box-Ticking Exercise Consultation must be real and meaningful. This means that an employer must approach the process with an open mind and genuinely con
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7 Signs it's Time to Seek Help from an Employment Advocate
Understand the different ways an advocate can help in your employment dispute.
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What are your rights when being asked to consider medical retirement?
Make sure all avenues have been explored when considering medical retirement.
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7 Signs Your Dismissal Might Be Unfair
Have you been dismissed recently? Read these seven warning signs to check if your dismissal was above board.
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Baby, I’m back! Returning to work after maternity leave.
Understand your rights when returning to work from maternity leave.
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All Tied Up - things to consider when signing a contract with a Restraint of Trade clause.
Things to think about if your new contract has a restraint of trade clause.
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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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Don't let your end-of-year party be the end... do's and don'ts of work Christmas parties.
What not to do at end-of-year work Christmas parties.
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Keeping Things Casual... Understanding your rights as a Casual Employee in New Zealand.
The rights of casual employees can be misunderstood or overlooked. Know your rights as a casual worker to ensure you are treated fairly.
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Time to say goodbye - what happens after you hand in your resignation?
Understanding your rights and obligations when you hand in your resignation.
3 min read
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