Worker Fired for Refusing to get Vaccinated

September 2021

Grace Moore

The Employment Relations Authority has determined that Customs was justified when terminating the employment of a border worker who refused to get the Covid-19 vaccine. Customs had undertaken an assessment and found that there was enough risk of ... Read more

Operating as an Employer during Alert Level 4

August 2021

Grace Moore

All business owners should be considering their employment obligations as New Zealand enters into an Alert Level 4 lockdown for the first time in more than a year. If your business is not essential (as per these Government guidelines) and/or ... Read more

COVID-19 Impact for Employers

April 2020

Michael O’Flaherty

We have been contacted by a few clients concerned about the impact the COVID-19 restrictions will have on their businesses. It is likely that some businesses will need to reduce staffing numbers or alter positions from full time to part time to ... Read more

Recent Employment Legislation Changes

June 2019

Michael O’Flaherty

There are two key changes to employment legislation that both employers and employees need to be aware of. These are the new rules around trial periods for employers with 20 or more staff and the provision of domestic violence leave for all ... Read more

Resolving Employment Problems Through Mediation Services

December 2018

Billy Clemens

Employment Mediation is a cost-effective and relatively simple method of resolving a wide range of employment issues. A well-managed mediation can effectively address workplace conflict, as well as help negotiate the conclusion of an employment ... Read more