Workplace issues

#YourQuestionsAnswered It was a Public Holiday yesterday, so should you be paid? Working on Public Holidays? You're entitled to be paid...

#ERAsuccess A recent Employment Relations Authority win for our team and our client. Very few of our cases end up in the ERA as most...

#YourQuestionsAnswered If your pay hasn't come through as expected, you might be a bit stressed. Here's some suggestions of what might...

#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...

#yourquestionsanswered What does constructive dismissal look like in the workplace? Constructive dismissal in New Zealand occurs when an...

#ERAsuccess A recent Employment Relations Authority win for our team and our client. Only about 5% of our cases end up in the ERA as most...

#yourquestionsanswered Good faith is something we hear about a lot, but what does it actually mean? In employment law, good faith refers...

#yourquestionsanswered What is an advocate? An employment law advocate provides support for employees facing workplace challenges....

#yourquestionsanswered Answers to whether your employer has to give you a day in lieu if you work on a public holiday and more... Working...

#yourquestionsanswered If you're sick, does your employer have to pay you? In New Zealand, sick leave is a fundamental right for employees, and employers generally cannot refuse sick leave, if you are entitled to it. Sick leave is a crucial employment benefit that ensures employees can take time off work when they're unwell without compromising their financial stability. What are my entitlements? In New Zealand, the legal framework governing sick leave is primarily outlined i

#yourquestionsanswered Your employer has a duty to do everything practicable to keep you safe in your employment. On April 4, 2016, the...

#yourquestionsanswered Who makes decisions about employment disputes? The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) helps provide resolution...

#yourquestionsanswered What does it mean to be put on gardening leave, and do you have to agree? Garden leave is when an employee retains...

#yourquestionsanswered Stress can look different on everyone, but you are the best person to know if something isn't right. Here's some...

#yourquestionsanswered Suspensions, stand downs, "special leave' - if you're being prevented from working then this may not be lawful....

#yourquestionsanswered Workplace bullying: it's a crucial issue that affects many employees. We understand the significance of this...

#yourquestionsanswered Mediation can feel a bit nerve-wracking but here's a bit of a lowdown on what to expect. Want to know more? Find...

#yourquestionsanswered Mediation is a key aspect of employment law in New Zealand, as it provides a way for employers and employees to...

What is a personal grievance? What happens when you raise one and what are the outcomes?