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Common employment disputes for farming businesses using Federated Farmers or similar employment agreements, including hours, accommodation, deductions, leave, performance and execution of the agreement.

What employment advocates actually do for employees and employers in mediation, ERA investigations and Employment Court litigation, including case assessment, evidence, negotiation and representation.

This article examines how disputed accounting material in Menzies v Corrigan moved from a liquidator's reference to 'excessive drawings' into evidence used in proceedings seeking personal compliance orders against a company director. It also traces later disclosure issues involving material routed through Catherine Stewart Barrister's office.

Employer-side help for personal grievances, disciplinary problems, redundancy, mediation and ERA claims, with an emphasis on fixing process risks early and preserving evidence before positions harden.

What the New Zealand Employment Court does, how a de novo challenge differs from an ERA investigation, key procedural stages and what parties should expect when preparing for a hearing.

The ERA costs practice note explained: the $4,500 first-day and $3,500 subsequent-day tariff, when adjustments are made, and how conduct and settlement offers can affect the final award.

Employee-side no-win-no-fee employment advocacy for suitable personal-grievance, dismissal and redundancy cases, including mediation and ERA representation where the case meets the acceptance criteria.

Employer-side guidance on controlling representation costs in a personal-grievance defence and understanding the gap between a lawyer's invoice and the costs normally recoverable in the ERA.