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Tuesday, 14 May, 2013 | Not for Profit
A few years ago Dale and a group of vintage car enthusiast friends decided that it would be worthwhile forming an incorporated society. Many people expressed an interest in their magnificent vehicles when they were out and about, and they thought forming a society would help preserve a love of classic cars in future generations.
The idea was a success and there was a great deal of interest in… Continue reading
Tuesday, 14 May, 2013 | Property
Damon and Olivia are first home buyers and are looking at purchasing a home in Wellington. They have been told by friends that they should include a condition about getting and approving something called a LIM report about the property in their Agreement for Sale and Purchase.
They didn’t even know what a LIM report was, let alone why they would need one. The Real Estate agent involved then… Continue reading
Monday, 13 May, 2013 | Employment
In a recent Employment Relations Authority decision a final warning for serious misconduct has been overturned due to delay.
The employee took a personal grievance after being found guilty of serious misconduct. The employer imposed a final warning and ordered the employee to undergo anger management training. The incident arose when the employee was shaken awake by a colleague during a scheduled rest break. The employee was upset and… Continue reading
Monday, 13 May, 2013 | Employment
A recent Employment court case has confirmed that an employee on sick leave may recuperate at places other than their own home e.g. where they have family support. Therefore just because an employee is seen away from their home while on sick leave will not justify disciplinary action.
However, the Court also decided that the employee was not recuperating and was instead attending an out of town sporting event… Continue reading
Friday, 10 May, 2013 | Not for Profit
A few years ago Dale and a group of vintage car enthusiast friends decided that it would be worthwhile forming an incorporated society. Many people expressed an interest in their magnificent vehicles when they were out and about, and they thought forming a society would help preserve a love of classic cars in future generations.
The idea was a success and there was a great deal of interest in… Continue reading
Friday, 10 May, 2013 | Employment
An employer was recently prosecuted after a contractor on site was run over by a forklift resulting in the loss of two toes and fractures of his foot.
The employer had recognised the danger to pedestrians and, after getting advice from a Health & Safety Consultant, put in place rules around forklifts only travelling at walking pace and the driver and pedestrians having to make eye contact.
Despite… Continue reading
Thursday, 9 May, 2013 | Immigration
Lisa was employed at a film studio in Wellington as a film animator. She was originally from the UK but attracted to New Zealand’s burgeoning film production industry came to New Zealand on a work visa, and she quickly found employment.
A rival studio soon noticed Lisa’s talents and offered her an exciting new job opportunity. Lisa was concerned however, that if she accepted the job at the other… Continue reading
Thursday, 9 May, 2013 | Employment
Where your Employer reasonably believes that, for genuine commercial reasons, your role is unnecessary for the business’s ongoing operations – your role may be made redundant. Decisions of this nature are the Employer’s right to ensure the ongoing viability of the business.
In making such decisions, however, the Employer must comply with the law which requires the Employer to consult with you if your employment may be at risk… Continue reading
Wednesday, 8 May, 2013 | Employment
A recent Employment Relations Authority decision has upheld a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal. The employee was the General Manager, and following a merger of two companies was offered a fixed term agreement on the basis that he was not the right fit to take the combined company forward. He was paid a $20,000 incentive payment to enter into the fixed term agreement.
The ERA held that the reason… Continue reading
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