Recording workplace conversation in NZ: what is legal and what backfires
You do not need permission to record a conversation that you are party to but there are consequences that you may face later if you record conversations without permission.
Employment Law
We represent employers and employees in employment disputes in New Zealand. All employees have rights under the Employment Relations Act 2000. This blog discusses common and relevant issues in New Zealand employment law.
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Costs in the Employment Relations Authority: practice note, daily tariff, and uplifts explained
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) issued an updated practice note on costs. The daily tariff remains $4,500 for the first day and $3,500 for subsequent days, with adjustments up or down based on the circumstances.
Disciplinary meetings: employee rights and common employer mistakes
In a disciplinary meeting an employee has rights to procedural fairness and to be fairly heard. We represent employees at disciplinary meetings.
Christmas party misconduct: when employers can discipline or dismiss
Consumption of alcohol and bad behaviour at Christmas functions is not uncommon. Employment Relations Authority decisions involving Christmas party incidents that have led to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
Unpaid wages: penalties, arrears, and employer liability
The Employment Relations Authority is able to award penalties against an employer where the employer has sustainably failed to pay wages and minimum entitlements.
Covid-19 Response (Vaccinations) Legislation Act 2021: vaccination and employment law
A paid four week notice period will apply if dismissal occurs when an employee has chosen not to be Covid-19 vaccinated. Covid 19 Response (Vaccinations) Legislation Act 2021 advice. It also deals with employers needing to pay for time off for workers to get vaccinated.
No jab, no job: when refusal can lead to dismissal and a personal grievance
Employees holding positions that require vaccination and refuse to get vaccinated will end up being dismissed from their employment. Procedural fairness and substantive justification still applies. Unjustified disadvantage personal grievances. Minimum wage entitlement issues during Covid-19 lockdown.
Employee ERA costs uplift: when the Authority increases costs awards
When an employee is successful in the Employment Relations Authority (ERA), the employee can seek a contribution to costs. Costs can be uplifted above the daily tariff where employer conduct increases time and expense.