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Advice for New Zealand employers using 90 day trial periods, including clause checks, start date risk, written notice, payment, termination mistakes, and Personal Grievance exposure.
There are a lot of employers who think that "No Win, No Fee" is an arrangement available to their business in defending a personal grievance or other claims.
An unjustified dismissal is a Personal Grievance claim.
Constructive Dismissal
TopicIf a constructive dismissal occurs, the employee can later bring a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal.
Unjustified Disadvantage
TopicUnjustified disadvantage is a Personal Grievance (PG) where an employer takes unjustifiable action that disadvantages an employee or worsens the employee's conditions.
People searching for an employment lawyer often need practical representation for a dismissal, Personal Grievance, mediation or Employment Relations Authority claim.
Covid-19 Updates
TopicCommon problems include wage subsidy pay, minimum wage compliance, vaccination policy decisions, and personal grievance risk when process is rushed or pay is changed without consent.
