The Difference Between Disciplinary and Performance Issues in Employment Law
In New Zealand employment law, there is a clear distinction [...]
Top Secret Statutes: Classified Legislation within the NZDF
A fundamental principle of the rule of law is accessibility: [...]
High Court Rules NZDF Discharge Unlawful: Unproven Charges Are Not “Conduct”
In a significant decision regarding the administrative powers of the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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 I secretly record meetings with my employer?
New Zealand operates under what is sometimes called a “single [...]