Ashleigh FechneyJan 15 minStatutory Holidays: What you should be paidI have received countless questions from people asking what they are entitled to over the recent Christmas and New Year break. Considerin...
Ashleigh FechneyDec 14, 20205 minConfidentiality in Employment LawIf you've been through a personal grievance process, you'll be aware of the strict confidentiality requirements contained throughout the ...
Ashleigh FechneyDec 14, 20204 minBullying: A Separate Personal Grievance?Bullying: It's a problem in New Zealand workplaces and it isn't being taken seriously enough. Most bullying cases fail at the Employment ...
Ashleigh FechneyDec 2, 20204 minSanta: Not a fair and reasonable employerWith Christmas day looming, I wanted to spend some time analysing whether Santa's workshop would comply with New Zealand employment laws....
Ashleigh FechneyOct 24, 202010 minDisrupting Employment Law: Time for Revolutionary ChangeI'm not here to make friends; I am here to make change. I'm a disruptor. We can disrupt employment law. Together. Read on.
Ashleigh FechneyOct 19, 202010 minThe "New Employment Relationship": Employer, Employee and their RepresentativesIn this article I will discuss what I call the “new employment relationship," and I ask: what came first, the chicken or the egg?
Ashleigh FechneyOct 14, 20207 minFirst time employers: What you should knowThis is the first of a two-part blog, which will discuss your basic employment law and accounting obligations.
Ashleigh FechneyJul 6, 20205 minHOW TO ... Raise a Wage ClaimRead this article to learn how to raise a claim for unpaid wages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ashleigh FechneyJun 27, 20205 minEMPLOYERS: Stop flagrantly dismissing your overseas employees! In this blog post, I want to make a plea to employers to stop flagrantly dismissing your overseas employees.
Ashleigh FechneyApr 3, 20205 minCOVID-19: My employer has treated me unfairly ... Now what?In this post, I providing some real options (both practical and legal) to your COVID-19 related employment problems.
Ashleigh FechneyApr 3, 20204 minCOVID-19: Options for Financial SupportI've reached out to Dave Crampton, and asked him to provide you with valuable information on some options to consider for financial support.
Ashleigh FechneyMar 30, 20204 minCOVID-19 & Annual Leave: A plea to the legal communityLegal community; please step-up and provide quality commentary about the requirement to take annual leave during the COVID-19.
Ashleigh FechneyMar 28, 20205 minThe Wage Subsidy: Let's get it rightPeople are absolutely panicking about how to properly apply the Wage Subsidy. I'm not sure why; employment law hasn't changed.
Ashleigh FechneyMar 25, 20203 minCOVID-19: The Ins and Outs of RedundancyI don't want to scare you, but we have to be realistic; redundancies are inevitable.
Ashleigh FechneyMar 18, 20206 minEmployees' Covid-19 questions answeredYesterday I was asked by Radio New Zealand to provide my thoughts on the Coronavirus and employment law obligations during this time.
Ashleigh FechneyMar 15, 202010 minLet's talk: Cannabis and Employment LawLet's talk Marijuana and Employment Law.
Ashleigh FechneyMar 2, 20204 minBullying; let's focus on the conduct, not the label!When advocating for employees, I actively try to avoid the "B" word. Why? Read more to find out.
Ashleigh FechneyFeb 24, 20202 minWhat is an Unjustified DisadvantageWhat is an unjustified disadvantage, and how to know if you have a personal grievance.
Ashleigh FechneyFeb 22, 20203 minIncompatibility; when things just aren’t working.When things "just aren't working" an employer may be able to dismiss an employee. But, it will only be in very rare cases.
Ashleigh FechneyFeb 22, 20203 minYou can be dismissed because of your health!?!If you require significant time off due to sickness, injury, or mental health then your employer may have grounds to dismiss you.
