This article looks at the ongoing problems facing employers in New Zealand in relation to inadequate
medical certificates causing delays in disciplinary proceedings.

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It would be no exaggeration to say that when the Health and Safety Reform Bill was first introduced to Parliament in March 2014, widespread panic ensued and literally overnight, a whole new industry of experts and consultants mushroomed, ready to advise employers as to what they would need to do to comply. One client seminar I ran had to be scheduled three times due to overwhelming interest, and that had not happened before!

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Trust and confidence is essential to the employment relationship, but where do we draw the line between knowledge an employer has a right to know and information an employee considers private?

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​Underperforming employees can be a real problem for employers. But what can be done about them?

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Employment Law Focus is a regular online newsletter which, as the name suggests, will focus on employment law.

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Problems related to social media use in the workplace are increasing. Employers should have a social media policy in place to ensure problems can be dealt with in a safe and fair manner.

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Since 1 July 2011 it became law that an employer must hold a copy of a signed employment agreement for each employee. What are the basic legal requirements of a valid employment agreement?

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Employers often struggle with employees taking excessive sick leave and at times, an employer may suspect that the sick leave is not genuine. But what can employers do about it?

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An employee's employment agreement may contain a suspension clause and any suspension may be on pay. However, suspension still needs to be justified and getting it wrong can be costly.

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Claims of bullying in the workplace are not uncommon, but what should an employer do when a bullying claim is made?

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