Legal costs in employment litigation – who pays and when?
The allocation of legal costs in employment litigation is governed [...]
Opposed Bail Proceedings
Being arrested and facing criminal charges is a stressful experience. [...]
What You Need to Know About Our New Drug Driving Laws
The Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment Act 2025 (LTDDAA) came [...]
How do I navigate the tenancy tribunal?
What is the Tenancy Tribunal, and When Should You Go? [...]
Can my employer change my hours, role, or work location?
An employer’s ability to change an employee’s hours, role or [...]
Bullied or Harassed at Work in NZ? What You Can Do About It
Workplace bullying in New Zealand is, unfortunately, fairly common. [...]
Sick Leave and Medical Incapacity: What You Need to Know
When an employee’s health or mental wellness starts affecting their [...]
I’ve been suspended from school – what can I do to fight it?
As a student or a parent of a student, being [...]
Appeals from Summary Trials
Appealing a military summary trial is different from appealing a [...]
Have I been unjustifiably disadvantaged at work?
In New Zealand Employment Law, a “disadvantage” is a detriment [...]
What is propensity evidence, and how is it used?
Propensity evidence, as defined under section 40 of the Evidence [...]
Different search powers under the Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971
The Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971 (AFDA) governs the discipline [...]
Changes to Parental Leave Payments and Laws
The Regulations Systems Amendment Bill (No 3), which proposed changes [...]
The Difference Between Disciplinary and Performance Issues in Employment Law
In New Zealand employment law, there is a clear distinction [...]
Labour inspectors: their role in enforcing employment standards
Labour Inspectors are employed by the Ministry of Business, Innovation [...]
What are my minimum entitlements as an employee?
In New Zealand, employees are protected by a robust framework [...]
The NZDF Complaints Process
If you’re serving in the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) [...]
What is a performance improvement plan?
A performance improvement plan (PIP) is a formal document outlining [...]
What are sentencing indications?
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, then [...]
What is constructive dismissal?
Constructive dismissal occurs when an employee is forced to resign [...]
Upcoming Changes to Leave Entitlements: What You Need to Know
On 24 September 2025, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke [...]
Privacy in the Workplace
Privacy in the workplace has become a common concern. Employers [...]
Applying for a Limited License
A limited licence allows you to drive under certain conditions [...]
Am I eligible for the young adults list?
In the New Zealand Criminal Justice system, when a person [...]
The Legal Status of Presbyterian Ministers: Lessons from Mabon v Conference of the Methodist Church of New Zealand [1998] 3 NZLR 513
The analogy between Ministry and employment is easily made, though [...]
New Zealand’s Incorporated Societies Act 2022: What You Need to Know
On 5 October 2023, the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 came [...]
Navigating Remote Work: Rights, Responsibilities, and a Productive Future
The rise of remote work has dramatically changed the office [...]
Understanding Employment Types in New Zealand: Updated Guidance for Employers and Employees
In June 2025, the New Zealand Government introduced a Bill [...]
Equal Pay Legislation: A Guide to Recent Changes
An amendment to the Equal Pay Act 1972 was passed [...]
Flexible Working Arrangements in New Zealand
How can I request a flexible working arrangement? Under part [...]