Employment law insights

Plain-English commentary on New Zealand employment law from Andy Bell and the Lane Neave employment team in Wellington — personal grievances, restructuring and redundancy, disciplinary processes, workplace bullying and trial periods, for both employees and employers.

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August 22, 2026

How Does the 90-Day Trial Period Work in New Zealand?

August 22, 2026

Do I have to work my notice period in New Zealand?

August 18, 2026

Can my employer suspend me while they investigate me in New Zealand?

March 29, 2026

What Changed in the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026?

March 21, 2026

What Does It Mean to Be a Doyles Guide Recommended Employment Lawyer in New Zealand?

February 12, 2026

The “Quiet PIP”: is your performance plan a support tool or an exit strategy?

January 5, 2026

The $200k trap: why your next promotion could strip your legal rights

June 29, 2021

Restraint of trade clauses: when is it legitimate to use them?

May 25, 2021

Privacy Act update

October 7, 2020

Employment Court considers courier driver an employee

August 7, 2020

Considering restructuring? Here are some things to think about as an employer

August 7, 2020

Thinking about trying the four-day working week? There are some things to consider

June 2, 2020

Facing redundancy? 10 things employees should know

April 17, 2020

How to raise a personal grievance with your employer

December 19, 2019

Members’ Bill proposing bereavement leave for miscarriage

November 19, 2019

Funded Family Care: employment relations scam

October 29, 2019

Triangular employment

August 21, 2019

Protection of employees required to be on call for overtime

May 8, 2019

Family law,Employment law

Domestic violence and employment law

April 11, 2019

Types of personal grievances

March 11, 2019

The five common mistakes people make when recruiting

February 8, 2019

Getting bullied at work? Here’s what you can do

January 10, 2019

Why Mediation is a Better Choice to Resolve Your Dispute Than Litigation

December 18, 2018

Why Acting in Good Faith Is Always in Your Best Interests

November 29, 2018

Types of Employment and Workplace Discrimination

October 8, 2018

Preventing Employment Relationship Problems

September 28, 2018

Preventing Workplace Bullying

August 6, 2018

Employment Law Tips for Startups

July 20, 2018

The legal aspects of workplace bullying

July 6, 2018

How to prepare for a mediation meeting

June 6, 2018

Important Employment Laws You Don’t Want to Break

May 29, 2018

Pay Equity Bill

April 24, 2018

Employment Privacy & Mental Health

April 6, 2018

The Dangers Of Misleading Employers

March 21, 2018

Understanding Sexual Harassment In The Workplace?

February 21, 2018

What the Removal of the 90 Day Trial Periods Means for You

November 20, 2017

Migrant Recruitment Stand-Down Periods For Employers

November 13, 2017

Five Interesting Facts about Privacy Law in Employment in New Zealand

November 6, 2017

How Much Would You Get In Damages For Loss Of Dignity?

November 1, 2017

Contractor Agreements & Employment Contracts – What’s The Difference?

February 23, 2017

Compensation For Humiliation, Loss Of Dignity & Injury To Feelings

December 14, 2016

Christmas parties may result in more than a headache for some employees

October 10, 2016

Employers beware: 90-day trial periods further restricted

September 19, 2016

France counters employee burnout through ‘right to disconnect’

August 29, 2016

Poor health and safety record leads to new liabilities for directors

August 18, 2016

European Court determines an employer’s right to snoop

August 9, 2016

Challenging the gender pay gap entrenched in our workforce

July 19, 2016

The cost of breaching a restraint of trade

June 20, 2016

Defining Workplace Bullying

June 20, 2016

Have we really abolished zero-hour contracts?

April 5, 2016

ERA says no reasonable cause in drug testing case

April 3, 2016

Court of Appeal says don’t lie in a disciplinary interview

April 2, 2016

The Most Common HR mistake made in restructures this year

April 1, 2016

Facebook and disciplinary issues in employment

March 26, 2016

Lifting the Hood on No Win No Fee

March 24, 2016

Traps when using Casual Agreements

March 23, 2016

Big Leave Balances and Cashing up Holidays

March 22, 2016

Satisfaction in your Employment

March 20, 2016

Failure to disclose Mystery Shopper found to be Deceptive

February 5, 2016

Trial Periods: the Traps as Identified by Employment Lawyers

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