When Employees are unable to perform their contractual duties
Are you ready (willing and able) for it? One of the fundamental principles of the employment relationship in New Zealand is the...
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Leah Norman
- Oct 6, 2021
- 4 min
Changed your mind?
When does an employment contract become binding? This morning I had a client call me wanting to know if they could withdraw an offer of...
Leah Norman
- Jul 16, 2020
- 3 min
Restructuring and Redundancy in a Covid environment
In these uncertain times, redundancies and restructures are quickly becoming a reality for many businesses. Without being alarmist, who...
Leah Norman
- Apr 18, 2019
- 3 min
Settlements; Mediator signatures, are they necessary?
Is a private settlement agreement enough or is it beneficial for a mediator to countersign a settlement agreement? When there is an...
Leah Norman
- Oct 18, 2017
- 2 min
Can a casual employee claim Unfair Dismissal?
In short, yes. Let’s cut to the chase early – there’s nothing in legislation that defines what a casual employee is. However, the term...
Leah Norman
- May 25, 2017
- 3 min
The Role of the Support Person
What is the difference between a representative and a support person? Most employers are aware that an employee is entitled to a support...
Leah Norman
- Sep 22, 2016
- 5 min
Responding to a PG
As an Employer, receiving a Personal Grievance (PG) claim can be tough. It can be stressful for you and unsettling for the rest of your...
Leah Norman
- Jul 14, 2016
- 2 min
Constructive Dismissal
When a resignation is actually a termination... In cases where an employee feels their resignation was the only choice they had left to...
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