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The most difficult aspect of employment can be the relationships you have with your employer and other people you work with. Brookers employment law handbook 2020 consolidates in one volume the key legislation relevant to the area of employment law. In 2015, 38% of new zealands hospitality sales happened in auckland. Pbel employment law christchurch, christchurch, new zealand. About us labor lawyers new zealand employers assistance. Most employees rely on friends and family to help them manage problems that arise. Linda pattullo top 100 questions and answers on employment law cch new zealand, auckland, 2012.
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We deal with employment and hr matters throughout new zealand representing a diverse. New zealand employment law guide 2020 this practical, plainlanguage guide outlines and explains the laws which govern all aspects of employment relations including the duties and obligations of employers and employees, individual bargaining and employment agreements, collective bargaining and collective agreements, health an. A practical guide to legal issues for older people. For your part, you have to perform your job with care and competence, among other things. Shauna mcclelland is a christchurch lawyer with 20 years of experience in the specialised field of employment law. State and federal laws change frequently, and the information in this article may not reflect your own states laws or the most recent changes to the law. The new edition incorporates legislative developments since june 2016 including minimum wage increase, reinstatement of set meal and rest breaks, limiting use. Workers, unions and employers in new zealand 2nd ed, auckland university press, auckland, 2010. This range of new zealand employment polices deal with data protection to equal opportunity within the work place. The employment agreement must have terms and conditions which are at least as good as the minimum rights in the law. The employment law bulletin keeps you up to date with the latest developments in employment law and is a must for any practitioner or professional dealing with employment law issues. The bulletin is highly regarded among practitioners and stakeholders in the employment field, including the courts.
We assist employees, employers and employment lawyers with dedicated pages of information for employees and employers. Employment, immigration, property, business, consumer protection, estate law and more. Employment law our expertly curated content will help you navigate the employment law landscape by bringing together and interpreting all the information you need and updating it in real time. We deal with employment and hr matters throughout new zealand representing a diverse range of client employment issues. Make an enquiry for nz employment law training and seminars fill out the form below to make a general enquiry and we will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have.
In 2010, i opened my own law firm, viv dor law, in petone, which continues to serve the greater wellington area. Apr 03, 2020 unemployment is a phenomenon that occurs when a person who is actively searching for employment is unable to find work. Employment law the university of auckland libraries and. Employment law advocates, level 1 unit 3, 25 mandeville street christchurch 8011 nz. Have you been unfairly dismissed or victimised through workplace bullying.
Shauna is a member of the employment law committee of the canterbury westland branch of the nz law society. Our first consultation is free, so you can call us for a chat on our free 0800 number, 0800 help me 0800 435 763 or email danny. If you have resolved an employment relationship problem and the two parties involved have reached a settlement, you can formalise the agreement by submitting a record of settlement online to employment mediation services for a mediator to check and sign. Employment rights work in new zealand new zealand now.
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Books in the new zealand employment law guide series. Legislation a range of legislation is relevant to employment relationships. New zealand employment law guide 2012, richard rudman shop. Study employment law anytime and anywhere you want with new zealand s specialised provider of distance and online learning courses and qualifications, open polytechnic nz. New zealand employment law guide 2020 and hr manager pack ebook. Pbel blog top tips to surviving working at home with your children 1 a good schedule is paramount having a good schedule in place means you can manage working and looking after your children. Minimum wage increase minimum wage from 1st april 2020there are three groups to calculate minimum wages for. It does not constitute an endorsement by the new zealand law society. Fraud is defined as making any false statement relating to a claim for benefits, deliberately withholding information to obtain benefits, failing to report all work and income during a week for which benefits is claimed, filing an unemployment claim while incarcerated or allowing another person.
It covers the issues involved in planning for older age, the issues faced by older people as they deal with new and changing circumstances, planning for how to deal with estates and assets and, finally, the o. You must offer work conditions to migrants that are no less than the legal minimums for new zealanders. The 2017 general election has given the labourled government an opportunity to reshape the direction of employment law in new zealand. We are professional employment law specialists and are not lawyers. Published 24th january 2020 by rebecca nilsen, cruickshank pryde rewarding value and increasing engagement bringing a key employee or a family member into your business by offering them a shareholding can be a powerful motivator and a significant indicator of how much you value their contributions to your success. Problems at work personal grievance pbel employment law. Most of new zealands hospitality work is in auckland. Since the mid 90s she has assisted employers and business owners navigate the minefield that is employment law, having honed her skills working alongside companies of. For further information relating to content or purchase of the book, contact the publisher. Unemployment is often used as a measure of the health of the economy. Shauna acts for regional, national and international employers as well as medium to small sized, businesses and not for profits.
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We can help with contracts and interpretation of them. Viv dor law is a employment law firm with a big heart and genuine passion for helping employees and employers resolve their problems, ease their minds and win their cases. It can help with unemployment insurance benefits, job training, and finding a job. Employment law in new zealand presents new zealand employment law. Eal is an employer organisation established in 1995 to provide practical and effective hr, employment law and compliance solutions to the problems facing nz employers in business today. The ministry of business, innovation and employment carries out most of the day to day administrative functions surrounding labour rights and their practical application in the state. It has information in 14 languages and an online course where you can learn about your minimum rights. Contact your states unemployment insurance program for more information and to apply for benefits. Building law in new zealand thomson reuters burrows and carter statute law in new zealand 5th ed 2015 online book lexisnexis burrows, finn and todd on the law of contract in new zealand 6th ed 2017 online book lexisnexis butterworths conveyancing bulletin see conveyancing bulletin.
Provided that an offer of employment has been made, and accepted, your employee is a person intending to work whether or not they have signed an employment agreement. She is an experienced employment law trainer and has regularly presented at seminars, workshops and conferences. Catherine is committed to achieving the best outcomes for her clients and her broad advocacy experience and specialist knowledge will ensure strong representation on all employment law matters. From the indepth new zealand employment law library to the concise new zealand. The employment relations amendment act 2018 introduced a number of employment law changes that aim to improve fairness in the workplace and deliver decent work conditions and fair wages. We are specialists in employment law and human resource management. An employee who worked for a large new zealand company was sacked during a probationary period because his sick leave record showed he was a risk despite the fact that he had been genuinely. Nz employment law employer lawyer shauna mcclelland. The lexisnexis employment law collection provides you with comprehensive resources to stay up to date and well informed in this dynamic field.
Written by industry experts, our books are the costeffective way to get quick, accurate answers when advising clients, making critical business decisions or managing legal obligations. These are the adult minimum wage, startingout wage and training minimum wage. Shauna mcclelland employment lawyer employment law. New zealand certificate in engineering, electrical. Authoritative commentary from leading experts in the field offers practical guidance and insightful analysis of the implications of the changes affecting the industry.
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