Employment Law

My response to RNZ's Nine To Noon story about regulating lay employment advocates, and what the Joyce costs judgment actually did (and did not) decide.

A funny (and painfully familiar) song about sock-puppet one-star reviews, the damage they can do, and what to do next if it happens to you.

An employer-focused explanation of why Inland Revenue late payment penalties make PAYE arrears and rolling GST debt far more expensive than most business owners realise.

Sacked Kiwi sent a cease and desist to Win Kiwi Limited alleging "Fired Kiwi" infringes their trade mark. Win Kiwi Limited sets out what was asserted, what was requested, and it's response, and the IPONZ Trade Marks Register context showing both parties have registered marks.

Shine Lawyers filed an IPONZ revocation for non-use against No Win No Fee Kiwi Limited's trade mark "No Win No Fee Kiwi". They wanted to register "No Win, No Fee No Nonsense". No Win No Fee Kiwi Limited filed a counterstatement and evidence. Shine Lawyers then withdrew.

A short video about a caller wanting to speak to the manager. Is it Karen or Ken? Watch and see the argument play out.

A true mediation story (details changed) about settlement capacity, cannabis, and why you should only sign when clear-headed.

Employment Court of New Zealand explained in plain English: what it does, how it differs from the Employment Relations Authority (ERA), what a challenge is, key timeframes, and practical preparation tips - including what happens during a hearing.