I am continuously asked about the validity of legal information and advice provided by others. I have been reluctant to post about this,...

At 9.30pm on 30 November 2021, the New Zealand Government gave official notice of the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Protection...

There have been cracks in our legal system for a long time. However, it has taken COVID-19 to expose and widen those cracks to a...

Until now, I have focused my writings on employees affected by the Vaccinations Order. This is because the first two Vaccination Orders...

Why aren't we talking about family carers? I've spoken to my contacts within the mainstream media, and none are motivated to run a story...

It is my view that the application of the Vaccinations Order, or the imposition of vaccination policies, amount to a change in the terms...

On Saturday 6 November 2021, the New Zealand Government passed an order which largely removes and restricts the ability to apply for a...

NOTE: This article has been updated to show the latest updates . The latest Vaccination Order is out: however, many employers are...

NOTE: The New Zealand Government has revoked the ability to apply for medical exemptions as outlined in this article. Please read the...

I've always provided an impartial view of the law, even where it's not popular. I don't have an agenda, other than promoting the rights...

On Monday 11 October 2021, the New Zealand Government announced an amendment to the current Vaccinations Order to include employees in...

In this post, I am informing you how to apply to the Employment Relations Authority to remain employed on leave. You may want to remain...

I was the first to stand up and speak up about the impact of mandatory vaccination in the workplace. The first to take a case to the...

This post is about whether people can be treated adversely in their employment for their refusal to be vaccinated. This post does not...

If your employer has made a deduction from your pay, for whatever reason, you may have a claim under the Wages Protection Act 1983....

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (“ADHD”) is a cognitive disability, which causes difference in the brain development and brain...

I have received countless questions from people asking what they are entitled to over the recent Christmas and New Year break....

If you've been through a personal grievance process, you'll be aware of the strict confidentiality requirements contained throughout the...

Bullying: It's a problem in New Zealand workplaces and it isn't being taken seriously enough. Most bullying cases fail at the Employment...

With Christmas day looming, I wanted to spend some time analysing whether Santa's workshop would comply with New Zealand employment laws....