Employment
News & Events
2007 Archive
Wednesday 14 February 2007
BTW: U R fired :(
The advent of email has brought with it the prospect of anonymous - and desensitised - human communication.
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Wednesday 28 February 2007
Can you require your employees to wear makeup?
If you were asked to suggest 10 nominees for the title of "perfect New Zealand male" it is most unlikely that you would think of Jake the Muss.
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Thursday 15 March 2007
Toilet politics in the workplace
Ask any lawyer what they thought of the show Ally McBeal, and it is likely that you will get a fairly negative answer.
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Wednesday 6 June 2007
Loose lips sink careers
Gossip is a strange commodity - and our acceptance of it has certainly changed significantly over the years.
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Monday 9 July 2007
Mental health days - fair or foul?
Although the term mental health day probably has an antipodean origin, it is a concept which is internationally recognised.
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Tuesday 31 July 2007
Major changes to Flexible Working Hours Bill
Amendments proposed to the Flexible Working Hours Bill would widen scope to include employees caring for dependent relatives and would allow workers to ask to work from home.
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Friday 17 August 2007
English court issues new workplace stress decision
Stress is an emotive word, particularly for employers under new health and safety legislation, but a recent English court case may be of some interest.
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Monday 3 September 2007
Investigating misconduct: a delicate tea ceremony?
If you have ever been fortunate enough to visit the Old Bailey in London, you will probably remember the statute which adorns the building's rooftop. It is a statue of a woman, blind folded and holding scales of justice.
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Monday 10 September 2007
Top apprentices get tips on employment issues for business
Some of the country's top newly qualified painting and decorating apprentices have been given practical advice on what they will need to know to set up their own businesses.
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Wednesday 12 September 2007
Shall we just agree that the law doesn't apply?
Imagine how different life would be if you could somehow agree that the rules simply didn't apply to you.
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Monday 17 September 2007
Employment law workshop for community law centres
New Zealand's community law centre representatives have come together for an update on current legal issues, including employment.
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Friday 21 September 2007
Company accountants brush up on employment law
Over 200 company accountants have come together in Auckland for a seminar on employment law issues.
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Wednesday 26 September 2007
The naked truth: covering up is the best option
Nudists - or "naturists" - approach nakedness as a cultural or social statement, but what if you have one in your workplace?
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Wednesday 10 October 2007
Bringing your employer into disrepute
It was Oscar Wilde who said it: The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.
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Wednesday 24 October 2007
Employment problems: it's the putting right that counts
If you grew up in New Zealand in the 70s or 80s you will undoubtedly remember Alan Martin of LV Martin & Son.
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Friday 26 October 2007
Top tips for negotiating
Negotiations can create real challenges but a systematic approach can help tackle these often difficult situations, says Bell Gully employment lawyer Anthony Drake.
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Tuesday 6 November 2007
Bell Gully employment practice named market leader
Bell Gully has been named a leading law firm in labour and employee benefits and two partners have been singled out for their expertise by a specialist legal publication.
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Wednesday 7 November 2007
Employee restraints: this time it's WAR
Goodwill is difficult to define - especially in a commercial context.
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Wednesday 21 November 2007
Is pornography in the workplace a health and safety issue?
Most employers regard pornography in the workplace as inappropriate - this includes employees who choose to access pornography by using the company's computer system.
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Wednesday 5 December 2007
Private investigators in the workplace: foul or fair?
Is it acceptable to hire a private investigator to take video footage of one your employees?
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Wednesday 5 December 2007
Global research places Bell Gully as New Zealand leader
A guide to the world's leading business lawyers has again ranked Bell Gully a clear leader overall among Zealand law firms.
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Wednesday 19 December 2007
Are women employees born equal?
Firefighting is an occupation which - almost universally - is steeped in tradition. A masculine, tough-guy tradition.
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