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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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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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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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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 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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Can an employer suspend me from work?
#yourquestionsanswered Suspensions, stand downs, "special leave' - if you're being prevented from working then this may not be lawful....


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