These points examine the Israel Folau case from a NZ perspective- was the behaviour unacceptable if it was outside work?

The Equal Pay Amendment Bill, which amends New Zealand's Equal Pay Act 1972, clarifies obligations on employers to prevent gender discrimination and introduces a ...

The Ministry (MBIE) has set up a register to record allegations of sexual harassment or misconduct in the workplace.

The Privacy Commissioner recently released guidance on a complainant's right to information in workplace bullying matters.

The employer should not disclose the reasons for dismissal of an employee and should decline to comment if asked. .

This issue has yet to be fully tested in New Zealand, but overseas decisions give us some insight as to how to tackle the misuse of social networking sites and blogs. Generally if the conduct damages the employer’s reputation or business relationships, or internal employment relationships, then the employee’s employment may be in jeopardy. Each case should be dealt with on its own merits.

Article summarises most significant changes proposed by Employment Relations Amendment Bill. .

Chief executives and managers set the workplace tone and culture, and lead from the top in terms of appropriate conduct.

A recent New Zealand case shows how businesses risk unlawful discrimination claims from their dealings with job applicants.

Employers should review all hiring and employment practices and processes to ensure they are not unlawfully age biased.

A recent HRRT decision is significant for employers and their obligations to withhold and disclose private information.

On every available measure, New Zealand's rate of participation for women in the top echelons of the corporate sector is poor.

Workplace discrimination is when an employee is treated unfairly, based on race, age, gender, or disability.

The Employment Relations Amendment Act (N.Z) 2004 introduced the right of ‘vulnerable workers’ to transfer to the new employer in restructuring situations. But last year the Employment Court in Gibbs and others v Crest Cleaning Ltd highlighted a loophole that meant vulnerable workers were denied transfer rights in ‘subsequent contracting’ situations. The Government has now introduced a Bill to close this loophole.

The New Zealand Department of Labour has launched a public consultation prior to a review of Part 9 of the Employment Relations Act 2000, which deals with Personal Grievances. It’s a root and branch reappraisal of that part of the Act with the intention of examining, amongst other things, whether the system strikes a fair balance between employers and employees, imposes unnecessary costs or obligations on employers and employees, and is efficient and effective.

Recent legislative changes and what may constitute serious wrongdoing in the workplace.

An employer's responsibilities when addressing workplace bullying and harassment in New Zealand.

The article considers the enforceability of the NRL policy and other ways sporting clubs can regulate player misconduct.

Behind the Employment Court's decision to uphold the Employment Relations Authority's determination.

Discusses the changes in the law and how they may affect your business. What is sexual harassment?