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Workplace Warnings: Q&A

Warnings in the workplace are often misunderstood, but how warnings are issued, documented, and relied upon can have serious legal...

When Silence Breaches Good Faith: Lessons from Thomas v Scott [2025] NZERA 592 

In a recent decision, the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) reminds employers and employees alike that doing nothing can sometimes be...

Pay deductions and the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme

A recent ERA case highlights a number of key learnings when it comes to making deductions from an employee's pay,...

Contractors v Employees: What’s the Difference?

Think you’re engaging a contractor? The law may not agree. Getting the distinction between employees and contractors right at the...
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Mediation: What is it and when to action it in your workplace

In employment law, early intervention is key - and mediation is one of the most powerful tools available. But when...

Keeping Farms Safe and Practical: Government Proposes Health and Safety Reforms

The Government is aiming for practical and workable on-farm health and safety obligations - and it wants to create them...

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