We represent employers and employees in employment disputes in New Zealand. All employees have rights under the Employment Relations Act 2000. This blog discusses common and relevant issues in New Zealand employment law.
Parties can agree that an advocate is paid directly by the employer in terms of an s 149 record of settlement. "Payment" excludes legal or advocacy services where such service is a separate term of the settlement and a GST invoice for a defined sum is provided to the other party.
The Federated Farmers Employment Contract is commonly used by farmer employers. We represent employers in employment disputes where problems arise with these contracts. The correct preparation and execution of the Federated Farmers Employment Agreement is important for the farmer employers that use them.
In the employment law jurisdiction the ERA and the Employment Court have the power to direct parties to use mediation. Here is how employment mediation process works and an insight into common behaviours used during employment mediation.
Employers are not expected to keep a sick or incapacitated employee's job open for an indefinite period. The tests of fairness and reasonableness apply.
