2012 Publications

We all wonder how our lives would be different if we won Lotto. But what if instead of Lotto our employer overpaid us and then did nothing about it? This is the problem Clint Foai faced when he was overpaid more than $70,000 by Air New Zealand over a 16 month period.  More...

There have been recent reports from the United States regarding employers asking potential and sometimes current employees for their Facebook login information. With this login information, an employer can view all of an applicant's photos, conversations and messages as well as other personal information. Potential employers are asking for access to all that is on Facebook including private information that even Facebook friends cannot see.  More...

The Ports of Auckland dispute still has a long way to run. It is almost certain to create a lot more litigation and no doubt some new law.  More...

We will never forget the tragedy of the Pike River Mine disaster. Among other things it is a terrible reminder of what can happen in inherently dangerous workplaces. Two mines have subsequently been shut down.  Readers will be interested in the obligations employers have to protect the safety of their workers, and in the general legislative protections that exist to keep workers from danger.  More...

So you're thinking of  taking a personal grievance?  Then think very carefully. It makes no difference whether you win or lose, prospective employers are likely to hold it against you, says employment lawyer Peter Cullen. And the more senior you are, the longer the black mark will stick.  More...

National was elected with a strong mandate to lead the next government. The National party’s proposed changes in the employment law area are modest. More...