Employment Law
Warning for employers over sick leave as COVID wave hits
Symptoms and sniffles are starting to keep people away from work - and employers are being warned to take care with the rules around sick leave. Hesketh Henry Employment Lawyer Jim Roberts spoke to… Audio
The Beehive doors are shut to the CTU
She says her government is delivering for workers, but Brooke Van Velden won't meet with the biggest worker organisation we have - the Council for Trade Unions. Audio
Lay advocate's abusive conduct prompts calls for regulation
There are calls from employment lawyers to regulate lay advocates following a ruling where the judge criticised the "unprofessional" and "abusive" conduct of an advocate toward the opposing party's… Audio
Strippers give clubs a dressing down
Fines, unreasonable rosters and restrictive contracts - strippers are laying bare the realities of working in their industry. Audio
Strippers give clubs a dressing down
Fines, unreasonable rosters and restrictive contracts - strippers are laying bare the realities of working in their industry.
AudioA law protecting the right to switch off from work
In Europe some countries have passed laws to protect workers right to disconnect from work communications at the end of a normal working day. In January Belgium brought in a law giving federal… Audio
'Widespread abuse' of independent contractor role in building industry - employment lawyer
"Widespread abuse" of employment law means tens of thousands of builders may be missing out on their basic employment rights and protections.
The employment court has found in favour of an Auckland… Video, Audio
Records of Settlement in employment cases
Employment lawyer Charles McGuinness joins Kathryn to look at issues arising out of a case due to be heard before the Supreme Court that focuses on capacity to settle using a Record of Settlement… Audio
The troubling economics of cruise ships
If the cruise industry sinks due to Covid-19, journalist Zachary Crockett will have limited sympathy for the big companies. Crockett decided to dive into the industry and found some questionable facts… Audio
Posties win Employment case over overtime
An Employment Court ruling that posties who may be required to work overtime must be paid for keeping themselves available to do so could have implications for other employers. Audio
Bakery owner told to pay $35,000 in wage arrears to ex-employee
A bakery has been ordered to pay more than $35,000 to a former employee who is now facing deportation over his criminal activities.
Southland firm fined $240,000 over defective tractor
A farm machinery company has been fined nearly $240,000 after it failed to repair properly the brakes on a tractor which ended up running over a worker.
Employment law changes won't help business growth - CEO
Business leaders are accusing the government of failing to listen to their objections about proposed employment law changes.
NZ Post defends conditions for contract courier drivers
NZ Post’s general manager for Network Design and Capability, Mark Baker, speaks to John Campbell about the working conditions for the SOE’s contractors, which it calls “business partners”. Video, Audio
Jim Bolger to lead working group on collective negotiations
The former prime minister will head a working group aimed at setting up Fair Pay Agreements between unions and employers, and establishing minimum terms and conditions of employment for all workers in… Video, Audio
Better work stories: MPs hear submissions on employment law
The Education and Workforce committee has heard stories of employees losing breaks and their jobs as it considers proposed changes to employment law. Audio
Better work stories: MPs hear submissions on employment law
The Education and Workforce committee has heard stories of employees losing breaks and their jobs as it considers proposed changes to employment law.
Audio90-day trial gives small business certainty - Lees-Galloway
The government has announced its first changes to employment laws since assuming power. Minister for Workplace Relations Iain Lees Galloway tells Guyon Espiner the 90-day trial rule that remains for… Audio
Employment law change: Unions urge govt to go further
The government has announced its first changes to employment laws since assuming power. The reforms have been tempered by the need to keep Labour's coalition partner New Zealand First onside. The… Audio
90-day trial period to go for some, but not all businesses
Workplace Relations Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says the 90-day trial period has done nothing to help job growth. He talks to John Campbell about changes to employment law. Video, Audio
