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Workplace Dispute not Constructive Dismissal

Posted by on 6 February 2017 | 0 Comments

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An employee who alleged his manager was hostile and aggressive, and that this behaviour led to his resignation, has had his claim of constructive dismissal denied by the Employment Relations Authority.

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February Free Seminar - Blenheim

Posted by on 31 December 2016 | 0 Comments

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Harassment, Bullying & Privacy Issues in the Workplace

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Public Holidays this Christmas & New Year

Posted by on 7 December 2016 | 0 Comments

This year is slightly unusual, particularly for any Monday to Friday operations, in that the statutory holidays, or at least the day they are being recognised on, means the holidays can appear back-to-front.

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Christmas Trivia Quiz

Posted by on 7 December 2016 | 0 Comments

How well do you know your Christmas trivia? Here are some tricky questions to foil your guests on Christmas Day.

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Secret Santa Gift Ideas

Posted by on 9 November 2016 | 0 Comments

We welcome any gifts you have for our three chosen charities. Here is a list of suggestions for those who want some ideas. Please deliver your gift to our office at 56 Waimea Road during office hours by Friday 16th December.  

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Test Your Knowledge: Investigations

Posted by on 9 November 2016 | 0 Comments

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Q 1. What do you need to do first when you receive a complaint of bullying or harassment?

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Employer Followed Sound Restructuring Process - Dismissal Justified

Posted by on 8 November 2016 | 0 Comments

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Alan Winn was employed by Spotless Facility Services (NZ) Ltd as a boiler technician. Spotless had a contract with the Department of Corrections to look after the boilers and heating at three prisons in the Canterbury area. Alan’s role related to maintaining and repairing the boilers and associated equipment at the three prisons.

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Covert Recordings by Employees at Work

Posted by on 8 November 2016 | 0 Comments

For many years, it has been considered that covertly recording conversations or meetings in the workplace is intrinsically intrusive and would generally require a high level of justification to be considered admissible in employment proceedings.

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Migrant Worker Exploitation Cases Becoming More Prevalent

Posted by on 11 October 2016 | 0 Comments

A migrant worker who was forced to pay her employer a premium to secure herself a job has been awarded $42,813 by the Employment Relations Authority.

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Buy Biscuits to Support the Empowerment of Girls

Posted by on 11 October 2016 | 0 Comments

Since our inception we have worked with some great charities and continue to be amazed by the great work that they do. This month we want to highlight Girl Guiding NZ and support their fundraising drive with the purchase of Guide Biscuits.

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