When your employer ends your job, NZ law requires them to do it a certain way. In simple terms, they need to have two things in place: Substantive justification, is having a proper basis for the decision to end your employment. There needs to be adequate and appropriate evidence/information collected […] Read More›
Employment
We are conscious that clients do not want the cost of enforcing their rights to be more than what they are worth. The last thing you want when you’ve just lost your job, is a hefty legal bill. That makes hiring a lawyer to help you pursue your personal grievance, […] Read More›
In our current economic environment, employers may find themselves faced with the challenging task of making an employee redundant. Redundancy, although a difficult decision, is sometimes necessary to ensure the long-term viability and sustainability of a business. However, it is crucial for employers to navigate the legal process with utmost […] Read More›
For some time, the courts have been expanding the net for personal liability of directors for breaches of employment law. This is particularly relevant to situations of underpayment of wages or awards made in favour of employees due to breaches of the Employment Relations Act (ERA). One issue that has […] Read More›