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  • 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 [...]

  • Inside Military Justice: Trends and Trials in the NZDF (2019-2024)

    For the first time, reports from the NZDF to the [...]

  • Behind the Verdicts: Key Trends and Recurring Issues Revealed in Internal NZDF Court Martial Reports

    After each Court Martial, the Senior Military Member sends an [...]

  • Mental Health at Work: Navigating Your Legal Obligations

    Mental health challenges can happen in all areas of life, [...]

  • What is the Disputes Tribunal?

    The Disputes Tribunal (the Tribunal) offers a relatively informal and [...]

  • What is the Armed Forces Legal Aid Scheme?

    https://youtu.be/Q4ISfCkW_KY   Understanding Your Rights: The NZDF Armed Forces Legal [...]

  • What Can You Expect at an NZDF Court Martial?

    https://youtu.be/VsJtoAxxyVA   Navigating the Complexities of a New Zealand Defence [...]

  • What is Redundancy?

    A “redundancy” is, broadly speaking, any situation in which an [...]

  • Does a Witness in an NZDF Investigation Have To Answer Questions?

    Until recently, it was common for service people who were [...]

  • What is an Initial Consultation?

    https://youtu.be/FwAu-qvbbe8 An initial consultation is a free meeting or phone [...]

  • Quick Assessments: An Affordable Option

    https://youtu.be/jOltILMZ2yg   Facing a legal issue can be overwhelming, especially [...]

  • What is Fixed Term Employment in New Zealand?

    Fixed-term employment is an area of employment law that employers [...]

  • How much lost income can an employee recover from an employer?

    This blog sets out the principles that the Authority or [...]

  • How Can Mediation Resolve Conflict?

    Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that can [...]

  • What Does a Lawyer Think About Vaccine Mandates in New Zealand?

    Vaccine mandates have been a controversial issue in New Zealand [...]

  • How to Set Objectives When Negotiating

    Setting objectives and planning is essential to achieving the best [...]

  • Understand what discrimination is in New Zealand Law

    In this video, we will tell you about the range [...]

  • What is a Personal Grievance in New Zealand Employment Law

    What is a personal grievance in employment law, and how [...]

  • Unlawful Mandates! An Inside Look For A Successful Challenge

    Vaccine mandates have been a controversial issue, and Frontline Law [...]

  • The cost of legal representation revealed

    The cost of legal representation revealed

    Some lawyers can be secretive about how much their [...]

  • When can an employee get into trouble for something that happened outside the workplace?

    An employee is paid to do their job during the [...]

  • 4 reasons why having us as your lawyer is a great investment

    Engaging us as your lawyer can be a great investment. [...]

  • What is a Calderbank offer?

    A Calderbank proposal, also known as a Calderbank offer, is [...]

  • All About Mediation

    Lawyers actually have a duty to try to resolve conflicts [...]

  • Legal Effects of the Demise of the Crown

    The death of the Queen (or King) is called the [...]

  • When are Vaccination Policies Not Demonstrably Justified?

    Frontline Law represented the applicants in Yardley v Minister for [...]

  • I work in a faith-based organisation. Does employment law apply?

    If you are a non-ordained employee working for a faith-based [...]

  • Can my union provide me employment support?

    A union or association is well placed to support their [...]

  • Can I date someone I work with?

    Yes – as long as you comply with the rules [...]

  • I’m in the military and I am having performance issues. What will happen?

    Most of the time, performance issues are dealt with by [...]

  • What happens when a complaint is made against me as a police officer?

    Having a complaint made against you is stressful. Keep in [...]

  • I’m unhappy about something at work. Is there a time limit on when I can make a complaint?

    Employees have 90 days to raise a personal grievance. The [...]

  • Is there a “statute of limitations” for offending against the Armed Forces Discipline Act?

    Yes. Except for some serious offences, you cannot be charged [...]

  • Can my employer change my hours, role, or work location?

    In New Zealand, an employer’s ability to change an employee’s [...]

  • How do I make a complaint as a member of the Armed Forces?

    Service people enjoy many of the same basic rights as [...]

  • What happens if you lie to the Military Police?

    If you are being investigated by the Military Police, you [...]

  • Are members of the Armed Forces employees?

    For those serving in the Armed Forces, a common question [...]

  • Can I secretly record meetings with my employer?

    New Zealand operates under what is sometimes called a “single [...]