Employment Law Articles

12 Jun 07
Talkback host has claim cut off by Employment Court
Miles Davis began his broadcasting career with the "TRN" (Radio New Zealand) network as a correspondent covering the Soccer World Cup in France in 1998.
19 Apr 07
Policy of zero tolerance towards violence fails to justify axing of timber mill worker
Anthony Housham was employed at Juken NZ Ltd's timber mill in Kaitaia as a fork hoist operator. On 22 April 2006 Mr Housham was involved in an altercation with another employee, a Mr Nathan.
16 Mar 07
Court of Appeal acts quickly to uphold espresso outlet restraint of trade
Mr Hsieh was employed by Fuel Espresso Limited ("Fuel") as a barista in November 2005. He worked from the company's premises at Holland St in Wellington Central.
23 Nov 06
Accounts clerk accused of being drain on employer's life force
Ms Chin was employed as an accounts clerk by Mr Yong of Yong & Co Chartered Accountants. In 2005, unbeknownst to Ms Chin, Mr Yong loaned $50,000 to her husband.
26 Oct 06
Significant award to barman following tavern robberies
Mr Davis was employed as a barman/cook by the Portage Licensing Trust at one of its taverns. The tavern was the subject of an robbery in March 1999.
06 Oct 06
Dismissal of mortgage managers for breach of
Mr Trotter was employed as a mobile mortgage manager by the BNZ. A Mr Parkinson was his area manager.
08 Sep 06
Bakers change position following parental leave complaint
Ms Harcombe was employed by Bakers Delight (NZ) Limited as a Marketing Business Consultant. She took parental leave from 1 July 2005 until 3 July 2006.
09 Aug 06
Employment Court upholds dismissal for coercion of staff member during investigation
Ms McKay was employed by Land Transport Safety Authority ("LTSA") as a Regional Administration Manager at its Napier office.
09 Aug 06
Claim for wages against business partner bears no fruit
John Fisher met Roy Fisher through a mutual interest in their local Filipino club (both men married Filipino ladies and were members of the club). John was a dairy farmer.
08 Aug 06
Employment Court makes important ruling on new test for dismissal
In 2004 the Employment Relations Act was amended to include a new statutory test for determining whether a dismissal or other action taken by an employer was justified.
01 Jul 05
Supreme Court rules on employee v contractor case
On 16 June 2005 the Supreme Court released its decision in the long-running Bryson v Three Foot Six case.