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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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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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Should I have been paid for ANZAC Day?
#YourQuestionsAnswered It was a Public Holiday yesterday, so should you be paid? Working on Public Holidays? You're entitled to be paid...
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And another win for our clients!
#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...
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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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Another win for our clients!
#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...
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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 should I be paid on public holidays?
#yourquestionsanswered Answers to whether your employer has to give you a day in lieu if you work on a public holiday and more... Working...
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Can an employer refuse to pay me sick leave?
#yourquestionsanswered If you're sick, does your employer have to pay you? In New Zealand, sick leave is a fundamental right for...
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Your Employer's Health & Safety Obligations to you
#yourquestionsanswered Your employer has a duty to do everything practicable to keep you safe in your employment. On April 4, 2016, the...
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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 '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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What does workplace stress look like?
#yourquestionsanswered Stress can look different on everyone, but you are the best person to know if something isn't right. Here's some...
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I'm being bullied, what do I do?
#yourquestionsanswered Workplace bullying: it's a crucial issue that affects many employees. We understand the significance of this...
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What happens in mediation?
#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...
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