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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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Record of settlement (s 149): what it means and how signing works

Record of settlement (s 149): what it means and how signing works

Where an employee has a personal grievance for unfair dismissal, unjustified disadvantage or any other claim, the parties are required to attend an employment mediation. Whether an employment dispute is resolved before or at mediation both the employer and employee must be able to sign the record of settlement agreement. We describe methods of how signing can be achieved remotely.

Last Updated: 18 Jan 2026
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Workplace investigations and licensing (PSPLA): when investigators need a licence (NZ)

Workplace investigations and licensing (PSPLA): when investigators need a licence (NZ)

The New Zealand employment law scene still suffers with its unlicenced employment investigators. Many untrained workplace investigators who front themselves primarily as Human Resources consultants are holding themselves out as being investigator to the employer in employment investigations where they receive valuable consideration for doing so. A recent Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority (PSPLA) decision has confirmed the restriction on this practice where the investigator does not hold a licence.

Last Updated: 18 Jan 2026
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