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Medicinal Cannabis in the Workplace – what do Employers need to know?
April 30, 2026
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The fundamental principle within New Zealand employment law is that; if the employee is ready, willing and able to work, the employer must pay their ...
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Can I stand an employee down without pay?
April 16, 2026
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The fundamental principle within New Zealand employment law is that; if the employee is ready, willing and able to work, the employer must pay their ...
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Can an employer gather personal information on an employee without their knowledge?
April 16, 2026
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Pursuant to the provisions of The Privacy Act 2020, the primary means to gather information on an employee, is to obtain the information directly from ...
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How do you terminate a Casual Employee?
April 16, 2026
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A genuine casual employee has no set or agreed days or hours of work with any work being offered on an ‘offer and acceptance’ basis. ...
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Can custom and practice override written terms and conditions?
March 29, 2026
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An employee’s employment agreement will set out the general terms and conditions under which the employment relationship will operate. The company will also have set ...
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Can a Contractor claim that they are an employee?
February 19, 2026
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Many organisations may seek to engage labour on a ‘contracting’ basis, rather than as employees, believing this offers a greater degree of flexibility within the ...
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