There are at least two things to consider when deciding whether to make an offer of settlement.

The legal profession has faced criticism recently for its collective handling of sexual harassment and bullying issues.  Apart from prurient interest, the debate surrounding this issue is a useful reminder of how professional regulatory bodies have an enduring interest...

Stays in Vegas, or so says just about every person who has ever been to Vegas. This is why I was interested to hear this week that a Christchurch employer has decided to shout his team to an all-expenses-paid, week-long trip to Las Vegas. It’s the sort of decision th...

I enjoyed receiving a good amount of feedback on my previous post, about managing sexual harassment complaints in the workplace.  One offline commenter challenged me on my comments around suspension of an employee when he or she faces an allegation of sexual harassment...

Dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace is exceptionally challenging - the rights of victims must be balanced against the rights of agressors in the workplace.

This post examines the Court's current approach to awards under s123(1)(c)(i) of the Employment Relations Act for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to feelings.

This post examines the decision of the Employment Court in Waikato District Health Board v Archibald.

What should be simple has been made complex by messaging about processes, procedures and rules.

It may be trite to say that a business’ most valuable asset is its employees, but it is certainly true in a number of senses (although, in fact, it is the bill-paying customers that truly fund the business).  The value of a high performing employee, especially with reg...

Take a look at some of the changes we might expect to workplace aw under the new Labour/NZ First Coalition.