Template for Unvaccinated Family Carers

I have been passionate about bringing justice to unvaccinated family carers since the Vaccination Order was amended to include "care and...

Ashleigh Fechney

Jul 27, 20228 min read

COVID-19: Masks and Employment Law

There's a significant amount of information relating to mask exemptions, however, how these "exemptions" apply to employment law is...

Ashleigh Fechney

Apr 4, 20225 min read

TEMPLATE: Personal Grievance (Vaccination Policy)

Below is a template personal grievance for employees whose employment has been terminated, as a result of a company-imposed vaccination...

Ashleigh Fechney

Mar 8, 20226 min read

Common Law: Not your saving grace

In my previous blog post, I wrote about the legal misinformation that had been disseminating on social media. Unfortunately, I was met...

Ashleigh Fechney

Jan 11, 20226 min read

VACCINATION ORDER: Legal Misinformation

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

Ashleigh Fechney

Dec 4, 202110 min read

The "Protection Framework"

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

Ashleigh Fechney

Dec 1, 202112 min read

VACCINATIONS ORDER: Information for employers

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

Ashleigh Fechney

Nov 13, 20216 min read

OPEN SOURCE: Letter for family carers

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...

Ashleigh Fechney

Nov 11, 20219 min read

Vaccination and Redundancy

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

Ashleigh Fechney

Nov 8, 20218 min read

VACCINATIONS ORDER: Revised Medical Exemptions

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

Ashleigh Fechney

Nov 6, 20213 min read

VACCINATION ORDER: Are you an "affected person?" [UPDATED]

NOTE: This article has been updated to show updates to the Vaccination Order. Many employers are miserably failing at interpreting the...

Ashleigh Fechney

Oct 27, 20216 min read

VACCINATION ORDER: Exemptions and Authorisations [REVOKED]

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

Ashleigh Fechney

Oct 26, 20219 min read

The Realistic Future of Vaccines in the Workplace

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...

Ashleigh Fechney

Oct 25, 20215 min read

VACCINATION ORDER: How to provide feedback

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

Ashleigh Fechney

Oct 19, 20216 min read

DIY: Vaccinations Order: Application to remain employed (interim injunction)

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...

Ashleigh Fechney

Aug 28, 20216 min read

Vaccine Litigation in the Employment Jurisdiction

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...

Ashleigh Fechney

Aug 27, 202111 min read

VACCINE POLICIES: Are they lawful?

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

Ashleigh Fechney

Mar 24, 20218 min read

HOW TO ... Raise a Wage Claim

Read this article to learn how to raise a claim for unpaid wages during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ashleigh Fechney

Jul 6, 20205 min read

EMPLOYERS: 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 Fechney

Jun 28, 20205 min read

COVID-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 Fechney

Apr 4, 20205 min read

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