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What employment advocates actually do for employees and employers in mediation, ERA investigations and Employment Court litigation, including case assessment, evidence, negotiation and representation.
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.
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.
A practical employer guide to misconduct, warnings and dismissal: allegation letters, meetings, decision-making, proportionality and the procedural requirements in s 103A.
Employer redundancy guidance covering genuine business reasons, proposal documents, disclosure, consultation, selection criteria, redeployment and the personal-grievance risks of a predetermined process.
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 historical guide to the Covid-19 vaccination employment framework, including paid vaccination time, notice provisions and the process issues that arose when vaccination requirements affected employment.
What a fair workplace investigation looks like in New Zealand: clear allegations, relevant evidence, impartial fact-finding, disclosure, a meaningful response opportunity and rational conclusions.
