Employment
Human resources management has a significant impact on a business' success and reputation. Bell Gully's employment law team works with our clients to manage effectively all employment law, industrial relations, occupational health and safety, disciplinary and discrimination issues. We have a strong appreciation of the needs of employers and we aim to find commercial and innovative solutions to their often complex employment and industrial issues. 
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Friday 27 June 2008
Balancing the scales of justice
Fans of Rumpole will be familiar with the statue that adorns the top of the Old Bailey: the blindfolded woman holding aloft the balanced scales of justice.
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Article posted by Andrew Scott-Howman, Partner | Related topics: Employment
Thursday 12 June 2008
Anti-smoking law changes behaviour
It is now almost universally accepted that smoking is a social ill in New Zealand.
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Article posted by Andrew Scott-Howman, Partner | Related topics: Employment
Wednesday 28 May 2008
Threats of intimidation at work
The Godfather will surely be remembered as Francis Ford Coppola's finest work.
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Article posted by Andrew Scott-Howman, Partner | Related topics: Employment
Wednesday 14 May 2008
When tough management crosses the line
We hear it all the time - especially in relation to sport:
"Youngsters these days don't have enough respect for authority. The problem with [insert the name of your favourite sporting team] is that the coach doesn't rule with an iron fist."
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Article posted by Andrew Scott-Howman, Partner | Related topics: Employment
Wednesday 30 April 2008
Consumer technology in the workplace
Traditionally, the term "tools of trade" was used to describe the hammers and screwdrivers that a tradesperson would need in a particular role.
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Article posted by Andrew Scott-Howman, Partner | Related topics: Employment
Thursday 17 April 2008
Flexible working arrangements among 2008 employment changes
The employment law landscape for business has been outlined among a range of topics at the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants 2008 Business Update.
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Related topics: Employment
Wednesday 16 April 2008
Sexing up women employees – fair or foul
If you want to see a really good example of sexual stereotyping, have a look at the movie Miss Congeniality.
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Article posted by Andrew Scott-Howman, Partner | Related topics: Employment
Wednesday 2 April 2008
Security guards' boss left with a fight on his hands
There is a curious concept in employment law called vicarious liability.
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Article posted by Andrew Scott-Howman, Partner | Related topics: Employment
