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How a mediated Record of Settlement works under s 149, including signatures, remote execution, mediator certification, enforceability and the need to understand the terms before they become final.
A critique of the Employers and Manufacturers Association case for new regulation of employment advocates, focusing on whether the publicly identified evidence demonstrates widespread advocate-specific consumer harm.
A practical framework for distinguishing ordinary misconduct from serious misconduct after the 2026 remedy amendments, with emphasis on the contractual standard, the facts proved and proportionality.
How prize draws, discounts or other incentives for Google reviews can create problems under Google's review policies and New Zealand consumer law, especially where incentives are hidden or tied to positive sentiment.
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.
How employers should prepare for MBIE employment mediation: case assessment, documents, settlement range, negotiation strategy, Calderbank offers and precise s 149 settlement terms.
Why no-win-no-fee representation is rarely available to employers defending a personal grievance, and the alternative ways an employer can control legal or advocacy spend.
