In the past, where Courts have been satisfied that dismissal on the grounds of redundancy was based on ‘genuine business reasons’, they tended not to go further and inquire into the reasons for employers decisions to restructure their business. Recent cases in the Employment Court however, have shown that Courts […] Read More›
Employment
Legislation has recently been passed that ensures in the future Waitangi Day and Anzac Day will be observed on the following Monday if the Public Holiday does not fall on a working day i.e. it occurs on a Saturday or Sunday. Prior to the change in legislation Waitangi Day and […] Read More›
Employees being under the influence of drugs while at work is becoming a very real issue for employers, particularly in light of the 2012 United Nations World Drug Report, which indicates New Zealand has comparably high levels of illicit drug taking, particularly cannabis use. This issue creates a conflict between […] Read More›
Recent decisions of the Employment Court have made it clear that an employee will not be prevented from bringing a personal grievance or other claim in respect to their dismissal during a trial period unless this has been clearly agreed in writing between you and your employer before you start […] Read More›