Employment Law
From small town beginnings to national impact: Employment law firm championing workplace transformation
Caroline Rieger believes employment law has the power to transform. "Employment law has the ability to really change communities, both in positive and negative ways," the founder and managing director of Black Door Law told New Zealand Lawyer. "That's the big driver for me – transforming workplaces to better people's...
The right to strike in Aotearoa — past, present and future?
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Trade unions in New Zealand: past, present and future
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How to tackle tough HR issues with confidence
The field of human resources and employment law is dynamic and rewarding – however, there are undeniably aspects of the job that nobody enjoys. Disciplinary processes, disputes and performance issues can leave businesses in a difficult position, particularly if they are not properly handled from the outset. According...
A spotlight on constructive dismissal claims
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Meet the lawyer transforming the conversation in employment law
Susan Hornsby-Geluk discusses her passion for employment law and reveals her goals as the editor for its key publication Employment law is one of the most interesting areas for a lawyer to practice in - and as soon as she started, Dundas Street managing partner Susan Hornsby-Geluk was “immediately hooked.” Hornsby-Geluk...
Access to justice in the employment jurisdiction: A perspective from Community Law
Observing an employment law clinic at one of the country’s community law centres, one would be hard-pressed not to reflect on the inherent imbalances of power present in the employment relationship. This is the starting point of my analysis of the employment relations framework in Aotearoa New Zealand, from the perspective...