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 is able to award penalties against an employer where the employer has sustainably failed to pay wages and minimum entitlements.
Employee IRD Records for unfair dismissal case. myIR Account Login is required to obtain IRD records for quantifying unfair dismissl claims.
A paid four week notice period will apply if dismissal occurs when an employee has chosen not to be Covid-19 vaccinated. Covid 19 Response (Vaccinations) Legislation Act 2021 advice. It also deals with employers needing to pay for time off for workers to get vaccinated.
Employees holding positions that require vaccination and refuse to get vaccinated will end up being dismissed from their employment. Procedural fairness and substantive justification still applies. Unjustified disadvantage personal grievances. Minimum wage entitlement issues during Covid-19 lockdown.
