Probationary period dismissal: what process employers must follow
During a Probationary Period of employment an employee is entitled to fair treatment during a probationary period and has personal grievance rights.
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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Covid-19 wage subsidy: employer obligations and wage protection risk
The New Zealand Covid-19 Wage Subsidy is designed to subsidise the employer in paying wages to their employees. Breaches of the Wages Protection Act.
MBIE mediation opening statement: template and key points
Preparing an opening statement for MBIE Mediation is important as it helps tell the other party and the mediator your story and what you are seeking for resolution. It will also become a good starting point for an Employment Relations Authority witness statement if your matter does not settle at or after mediation.
Responding to a Personal Grievance: employer help, strategy, and how to win
If a personal grievance is raised with an employer, it is important that the employer responds to the personal grievance in a well considered and strategic way.
Pay-as-you-go holiday pay (8%): when it is lawful and when it is not
Strict conditions must be met for an employer to pay an employee pay-as-you-go holiday pay in casual employment and fixed-term employment placements that exceed 12 months.
Resignation letter: how to write it seafely for a constructive dismissal case
Resignation letter templates for (1) an amicable resignation and (2) a constructive dismissal resignation. If you might later raise a Personal Grievance, the wording and timing matters.
Triangular employment and labour hire dismissals in NZ: who is liable?
Labour hire temp recruitment agencies and their clients can both become liable for unfair dismissal under the new Triangular Employment legislation.
Employment NZ (Labour Department): mediaiton, ERA, and raising a personal grievance
The Labour Department is administered by Employment New Zealand and provides Mediation Services for employers and employees. We represent employees in unfair dismissal, personal grievance and minimum entitlement claims.