Tag Archive for: Employment
What employers can expect under a National-led government
Employment Law, Feature, Latest News, Our ThinkingWith the official results for this year's election due tomorrow, New Zealanders have voted for change with a National-led government. While employment law policies have not been a significant feature of National's campaign, we can expect some…
Four key points from the Employment Court’s latest decision against Customs
Employment Law, Feature, Latest News, Our ThinkingOn 30 June 2023, Chief Judge Inglis of the Employment Court determined that the New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) did not act as a fair and reasonable employer in terminating the employment of a worker (referred to as GF).
Inglis said…
Gloriavale – A cautionary tale
Employment Law, Feature, Latest News, Our ThinkingChief Judge Inglis has made it clear for the second time that "the tail will not wag the dog" when it comes to the employment status of former Gloriavale residents.
Last week, she held that six former female Gloriavale residents were employees…
Uber allowed to appeal decision on driver employment status
Employment Law, Feature, Latest News, Our ThinkingThe issue of whether gig workers are employees continues to work its way through our Courts.
On 8 June 2023, the Court of Appeal granted Uber the right to appeal the Employment Court's landmark case of E Tu inc v Rasier Operations BV determined…
How to prepare for the new sexual harassment law change
Employment Law, Feature, Latest News, Legal UpdatesEmployers are likely to need to update their employment agreements next month (or shortly afterwards) to comply with changes regarding the timeframes for employees to raise personal grievance claims.
The Employment Relations (Extended Time…
Case summary WXN vs. Auckland International Airport
Covid, Legal Updates, OpinionUnvaccinated Auckland International Airport employee granted interim reinstatement
The Employment Court has granted an employee interim reinstatement after his employment was terminated for refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. His employer,…