Two resignation-letter approaches are explained: an ordinary amicable resignation and a resignation that records the employer conduct relied on for a possible constructive-dismissal grievance.
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Employment Mediation
TopicEmployment MBIE Mediation is the primary problem solving mechanism under the Employment Relations Act 2000. Parties to an employment relationship problem often must attempt mediation.
Holidays Act
TopicThe purpose of the Holidays Act 2003 is to promote balance between work and other aspects of employees lives and to provide employees with minimum entitlements to annual holidays that provide the opportunity for rest and recreation.
Casual Employment
TopicCasual employees have the same rights as permanent employees. The Employment Relations Act 2000 does not distinguish a casual employee from a permanent employee which can cause confusion.
Evidence checklist for an unjustified-dismissal or personal-grievance case: agreements, letters, texts, meeting records, rosters, pay evidence, medical material, job-search records and a reliable chronology.
Employment Court
TopicEmployment Court proceedings include challenges to Employment Relations Authority determinations, urgent applications and other specialist employment cases. Deadlines, pleadings, evidence and costs require careful preparation.
New Zealand Employment Court case summaries covering challenges to Employment Relations Authority decisions, unjustified dismissal, unjustified disadvantage, remedies, procedure, and other significant employment law issues.
How no-win-no-fee employment advocacy works in practice: what counts as success, success fees, disbursements, settlement choices and the clauses clients should examine before signing.
