Employment Law Articles & Insight
A Great Goodbye – How to Pull Off a Professional Resignation
Why Leaving Well Matters, Resigning from your job can be one of life’s big turning points. Whether you’re chasing a new challenge, moving cities, or simply need a fresh start, the way you say goodbye can shape your reputation and future references. In employment law, how you resign can be just as important as why […]
Why Sexual Harassment Complaints Are So Hard — and What Employers Must Do
What Is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment is any unwelcome or offensive behaviour of a sexual nature that a reasonable person would find intimidating, humiliating or distressing. It includes (but is not limited to) unwanted touching, sexual jokes or remarks, intrusive questions about private life, repeated requests for dates, suggestive gestures, or comments about appearance. It […]
Sweat Equity in New Zealand: Understanding Rights and Realities
What Is Sweat Equity? “Sweat equity” refers to contributing labour, time, or expertise to a new or early-stage business instead of being paid a wage immediately. The “sweat” is the work done now, and the “equity” is the promise of a future ownership stake or shareholding. This model is common in tech start-ups, creative ventures, […]
Trial Shifts & Pre Training: When NZ Employment Trial Periods Are Invalid
Trial Periods and Early Training: When Timing Makes Them Invalid The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has consistently held that a 90-day trial period will not protect an employer if employment starts before the agreement is signed. This includes situations where a new hire begins induction, shadowing, or training under the employer’s direction before the employment […]
Employment Dispute Lawyers Which One Is Best for You
Whether you’re an employer handling difficulties at work or an employee suffering unjust treatment, navigating employment disputes can be a difficult process. Finding the best legal counsel is essential to reaching a fair and efficient resolution. This article will help you in selecting the best employment dispute lawyer for your needs. Understanding Workplace Disputes: Employment […]
Duties and responsibilities of Employers and employees
New Zealand has strict employment laws for both employers and employees. Both of the parties need to follow these to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship. By mandating businesses to grant you certain employment rights, the law protects you and your rights. These consist of sick leave and four weeks of annual vacation, and a discrimination-free […]
Redundancy in New Zealand: Your Essential Employer’s Guide
Redundancy, Your Step By Step Guide For New Zealand Employers. The following business owner redundancy guide has been written based on many years of experience and a deep understanding of the Employment Relations Act 2000 of New Zealand. If you are considering redundancy, please contact us for an initial consultation. We have helped many of […]
Dismissal from Work: What’s the Next Step?
Dismissal from Work: What’s the Next Step? Being fired from a job can be very discouraging, and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed in such situations. Understanding your rights and the actions you can take, especially if you’re dismissed due to redundancy, poor performance, or other reasons, is crucial. In New Zealand, resources such as Employmentlaw […]
How do I make an employee redundant in NZ?
Saying goodbye to an employee can be tough, especially if it’s because your business needs are changing. In New Zealand, that situation is called a legal redundancy, and there are certain rules you gotta follow under employment law redundancy to make sure things are fair and legal for everyone involved. This guide will walk you […]
Navigating the Trial Period: A Guide for New Zealand Employers and Employees
Navigating the Trial Period: A Guide for New Zealand Employers and Employees The New Zealand employment landscape recently saw a significant shift regarding trial periods. As of December 23rd, 2023, all employers can leverage 90-day trial periods when hiring new employees. This change offers benefits for both employers seeking a good fit and employees wanting […]
What do you do if you are bullied at work?
Bullying is NEVER, EVER acceptable in any circumstances. What do you do if you are bullied at work? Steps to consider if you are being bullied at work. Keep a diary of all incidents of bullying behaviour-email yourself so you have proof. Inform your employer if you believe there is a pattern of bullying emerging. […]
Bullying behaviour at work
When you are bullied at work, some people find it hard to accept it is happening. Many employees suffer for a long time in silence. Bullying is NEVER,EVER acceptable in any circumstances. Worksafe NZ/Hau Maumaru Aotearoa defines bullying as “repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or a group of workers that creates a […]
How to ask your boss for a mental health day
There is no shame in requesting a mental health day. Our hearts and minds can only do so much before they need a break. Asking for a day off should be no different from breaking a leg, but we can feel guilty. Here are some tips for you on how to ask for a mental […]
How does Resolve Legal work with their clients?
Unless you have a lawyer in the family, most people’s view of one is either What they’ve heard from their family orWhat they’ve seen in courtroom dramas on NetflixSo how do Resolve Legal Employment Lawyers work? We can’t speak for anyone else, but we can tell you how our employment lawyer Viv d’Or at Resolve Legal guides […]
Support for employees in a crisis
There is support for employees in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. These are challenging times on a professional and a personal level, and we must look after ourselves and each other. If you need free HR or legal advice to safeguard your job at this difficult time – we are here to help. Here is a list […]
5 way to beat the back to work blues
It is natural to feel blue at the end of a holiday. Let’s help banish those blues with 5 ways to help you get back to a work routine. 1. Ease back into it Go back to work midweek, so you have a shorter working week. Start with the small, easy-to-do tasks for a quick […]
7 Soft Skills to help you shine in your workplace
Soft skills are essential in your workplace. NZ online selling platform Trade Me Jobs says “in recent years, bosses are emphasizing soft skills because, without them skills, the workplace doesn’t work.” We’ve put together a week’s worth of Soft Skills to help you shine in your workplace. Don’t Over Communicate-Less Is More. Keep your communications […]
Workplace Issues
People spend over a third of their adult lives at work, and stress issues, related to the job are common for many. It is difficult to create a workplace where everyone gets along well and there is no friction between their positions, expectations, and personalities. As a result, some job problems may result in undesirable […]