These notes from my Employment Advocacy practice are composite, blending features from a number of individual cases with names and details changed. I keep all my client's business and details absolutely confidential, both as a matter of professional ethics and also to conform with the terms of the settlements reached.
Background Ellen had been registered as an Electrician for a number of years, and her first couple of years working for a local family owned firm in a small provincial town were uneventful. The firm had been rebranded as part of a national franchise, and the transition had coincided with a change in management. Vladimir, [...]
People adopt and defend positions for a whole range of reasons, but sometimes, a well resourced employer would rather pay an expensive barrister than acknowledge they were wrong. Ultimately they can do that, and if they are prepared to throw money at the fight and escalate the risk for the worker, most people will back [...]
NZ Herald link: Cafe cheated worker of pay The existence of this article raises some interesting questions. When the reporter rang me I realised that my intention to keep everything about all my client’s business confidential was about to be tested. When a client comes to me with a problem, it is easy to keep [...]
I just got the news that this site has been selected as a finalist in the Best Website category at the 2008 Plain English Awards. I am delighted! When people go looking for advice on employment law they usually have a problem in their workplace. It may be redundancy, or workplace bullying, or a personal [...]
Background Robert had worked for a small firm of couriers for several years. He was well regarded by management and other staff, and his “life of the party” antics at various social club functions seemed to go down well with everybody.
