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 restructuring / redundancy 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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News & Publications
Tuesday 30 April 2013
Government proposes to speed up Authority determinations
An Employment Relations Amendment Bill was introduced in Parliament on Friday. The Bill is intended to improve fairness and flexibility in employment relations in New Zealand.
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Article posted by Rob Towner, Partner and Anna Holland, Solicitor | Related topics: Employment
Monday 29 April 2013
"Mondayising" Anzac Day - Holidays Act obligations for employers
The passing of the Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Act 2013 (which "mondayises" Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day should they fall on a weekend) and ANZAC Day on 25 April, is a timely opportunity to remind employers of their obligations around public holidays.
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Article posted by Rachael Brown, Senior Associate and Dianny Wahyudhi, Solicitor | Related topics: Employment
Wednesday 10 April 2013
Dismissal for criminal conviction justified
The Employment Relations Authority recently determined in the case of Hallwright v Forsyth Barr Ltd (March, 2013) that the dismissal of Guy Hallwright, a senior investment analyst at Forsyth Barr, was justified as his highly publicised criminal conviction brought Forsyth Barr into disrepute and compromised Mr Hallwright's ability to do his job.
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Article posted by Rob Towner, Partner and Susannah Maxfield, Solicitor | Related topics: Employment
Thursday 21 March 2013
Kiwisaver - be prepared for 1 April changes
Changes to KiwiSaver and student loan repayments come into effect on 1 April.
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Article posted by Rob Towner, Partner and Liz Coats, Senior Solicitor | Related topics: Employment
Friday 25 January 2013
5 reasons why you need a social media policy
It's a new year and time for employers to consider updating your policies.
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Article posted by Tim Clarke, Partner and Anna Holland, Solicitor | Related topics: Employment
Friday 23 November 2012
Pike River Commission proposes health and safety reform to improve corporate governance
The recent report of the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine tragedy (the Commission ) calls for urgent legislative, structural and attitudinal change on the part of employers, workers and regulators alike.
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Article posted by Tim Clarke, Partner and Anna Holland, Solicitor | Related topics: Health and Safety, Employment
Thursday 1 November 2012
Cabinet announces part 6A amendment for vulnerable workers
On Tuesday, New Zealand's Minister of Labour made the expected announcement that Cabinet has decided to amend Part 6A of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act).
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Article posted by Liz Coats, Senior Solicitor and Anna Holland, Solicitor | Related topics: Employment
Thursday 25 October 2012
Earthquake Prone Buildings and the Health and Safety in Employment Act
The Christchurch earthquakes and structural failure of the PGC, Forsyth Barr, CTV and Hotel Grand Chancellor buildings has recently drawn attention to the obligations imposed by the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 ( HSE Act ) in relation to earthquake-prone buildings.
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Article posted by Jane Holland, Partner and Tim Clarke, Partner and Susannah Maxfield, Solicitor | Related topics: Employment, Property
