Employment
Human resources management has a significant impact on a business' success and reputation. Bell Gully's employment law team works with our clients to manage effectively all employment law, industrial relations, occupational health and safety, disciplinary and restructuring / redundancy issues. We have a strong appreciation of the needs of employers and we aim to find commercial and innovative solutions to their often complex employment and industrial issues. 
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News & Publications
Thursday 6 June 2013
Select Committee recommends changes to bill relating to employment in the state sector
The Finance and Expenditure Committee released its report on the State Sector and Public Finance Reform Bill on 23 May 2013.
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Article posted by Rachael Brown, Senior Associate | Related topics: Employment
Tuesday 4 June 2013
Directors should heed best practice health and safety guideline
Following the final report of the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy, the Institute of Directors ( IoD ) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment ( MBIE ) have issued a guideline entitled Good Governance Practices Guideline for Managing Health and Safety Risks (the Guideline ).
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Article posted by Tim Clarke, Partner and Dianny Wahyudhi, Solicitor | Related topics: Employment
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Independent Taskforce recommends urgent and sweeping changes of current workplace health and safety system
After a 10-month inquiry process, the Independent Taskforce on Workplace Health and Safety issued its findings last month.
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Article posted by Rob Towner, Partner and Anna Holland, Solicitor and Grace Stacey-Jacobs, Law Clerk | Related topics: Health and Safety, Employment
Tuesday 30 April 2013
Government proposes to speed up Authority determinations
An Employment Relations Amendment Bill was introduced in Parliament on Friday. The Bill is intended to improve fairness and flexibility in employment relations in New Zealand.
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Article posted by Rob Towner, Partner and Anna Holland, Solicitor | Related topics: Employment
Monday 29 April 2013
"Mondayising" Anzac Day - Holidays Act obligations for employers
The passing of the Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Act 2013 (which "mondayises" Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day should they fall on a weekend) and ANZAC Day on 25 April, is a timely opportunity to remind employers of their obligations around public holidays.
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Article posted by Rachael Brown, Senior Associate and Dianny Wahyudhi, Solicitor | Related topics: Employment
Wednesday 10 April 2013
Dismissal for criminal conviction justified
The Employment Relations Authority recently determined in the case of Hallwright v Forsyth Barr Ltd (March, 2013) that the dismissal of Guy Hallwright, a senior investment analyst at Forsyth Barr, was justified as his highly publicised criminal conviction brought Forsyth Barr into disrepute and compromised Mr Hallwright's ability to do his job.
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Article posted by Rob Towner, Partner and Susannah Maxfield, Solicitor | Related topics: Employment
Thursday 21 March 2013
Kiwisaver - be prepared for 1 April changes
Changes to KiwiSaver and student loan repayments come into effect on 1 April.
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Article posted by Rob Towner, Partner and Liz Coats, Senior Solicitor | Related topics: Employment
Friday 25 January 2013
5 reasons why you need a social media policy
It's a new year and time for employers to consider updating your policies.
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Article posted by Tim Clarke, Partner and Anna Holland, Solicitor | Related topics: Employment
