News

June 2024

Workplace Investigations – some key points Expand article

The recent case of Jane Kitto and APL Kwikform Pty Limited [2024] NZERA 75 clarifies some interesting points about workplace investigations.

Navigating Medical Incapacity Expand article

Managing an employee’s long-term illness and/or injury can be challenging, especially where their ongoing absence is impacting the operation of the business. From a health and safety perspective, you want to ensure your employees’ well-being is prioritised, but there comes a point where you can’t indefinitely hold open the job.

When does a notice period start and end? Expand article

A recent determination in the Employment Relations Authority clarifies that an employee’s notice period starts the day after the day on which the notice is given.

Changes to the Holidays Act 2003 Expand article

The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Brooke van Velden, has announced that the Government will undertake an overhaul of the Holidays Act 2003.

Managed Exits and No-Fault Terminations Expand article

With job cuts on the rise and increased financial pressure on businesses and staff, it is no surprise that there is much lower tolerance for poor performance and bad behaviour.