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.
The Employment Relations Authority issued an updated practice note on costs. The relevant daily tariff remains at $4,500 for the first day and $3,500 for subsequent days.
Where there is confusion or ambiguity of the identity of the employer the legal test requires an objective observation of the employment relationship at its outset with knowledge of all relevant communications between employer and employee.
"No Win, No Fee" describes an arrangement where an advocate takes on a case for a client and the client is charged upon a successful result being achieved. Cases are settled or taken further on a case by case basis with regard to the merits of the case.
Going to a MBIE Employment Mediation can be stressful and daunting for an employee. The mediator will work to encourage settlement before the case goes to the ERA. We put it in perspective here.
