Will good faith survive the lockdown?
Good faith, a term commonly used by employment lawyers, but likely a term that will gain in prominence as the nation comes to terms with the impact of...
Employment
Ready, willing but not able?
The general principles governing an employee’s right to be paid in accordance with their employment agreement are being tested by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alert Level 3 and the Education sector
Government guidance has stated that under Alert Level 3 it will be safe for Early Learning / Education Centres and schools to open for children.
Understanding Redundancies in the COVID-19 Era
A key consideration that has not changed, even in this time of uncertainty, is that employment laws in place before the lockdown remain. Fair processes...
“Fair and Reasonable” in the time of COVID-19
As we approach and contemplate our collective preparedness for a move to Level-3, it is difficult not to pause and also contemplate as to how much has...
Not-for-Profit Professional Services Grant
A $400 grant has been made available through TSB Community Trust for the Not-For-Profit Sector.
Business Continuity
What local businesses should be considering to ensure business continuity through Alert Levels 3, 2 and beyond.
Greater Employee Rights in Triangular Employment Relationships
If you have an employment agreement with one employer but your day-to-day work is controlled by a third party you are likely to be in a triangular employme
Proposed changes to sick leave
The Holidays (Increasing Sick Leave) Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday, 1 December 2020, and is currently at the First Reading stage.
Can an employer force an employee to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
The first batch of Covid-19 vaccines are in the country. An employer making the Covid-19 vaccine a mandatory requirement for all employees would likely impact significantly on the individual rights and freedoms of the employee.
