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Dismissal for failing to vaccinate against Covid-19 - Employment Relations Authority has first word
10 September 2021
On 1 September 2021 the Employment Relations Authority (“Authority”) issued a decision in GF v New Zealand Customs Service [2021] NZERA 382 where it grappled with the vexed issue of an employee (“GF”) being dismissed from their employment for failing to vaccinate against Covid-19.
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Dismissal for failing to vaccinate against Covid-19 - Employment Relations Authority has first word
On 1 September 2021 the Employment Relations Authority (“Authority”) issued a decision in GF v New Zealand Customs Service [2021] NZERA 382 where it grappled with the vexed issue of an employee (“GF”) being dismissed from their employment for failing to vaccinate against Covid-19.
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Commercial leases and rent relief during the COVID-19 pandemic
The effect of COVID-19 on New Zealand businesses has been profound. In the wake of the initial Alert Level 4 lockdown in March 2020, followed by several periods of Alert Level changes since then, commercial landlords and tenants were left out of pocket, scrambling to negotiate to reduce or defer rent and outgoings and in some cases, resorting to cancellation.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace: Obligations for Employers (Part 2)
Following on from our last article, in this article we are covering off more questions regarding the debate around COVID-19 vaccinations in the employment context, and what employers should be vigilant of.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace: Obligations for Employers (Part 1)
New Zealand’s vaccination rollout has gathered pace with approximately 782,000 Kiwi’s now fully vaccinated. As vaccination rates increase with the availability of the Pfizer vaccine (Vaccine) and the anticipated easing of some border restrictions, a number of questions from employers and employees will arise about their obligations and rights when it comes to workplace vaccination requirements.
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Ford Sumner turns 16!
3 September 2021
Ford Sumner celebrated our 16th birthday this week. We have come a long way since Mark and Jaesen set the firm up from the boardroom table at a friend’s office!
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Ford Sumner turns 16!
Ford Sumner celebrated our 16th birthday this week. We have come a long way since Mark and Jaesen set the firm up from the boardroom table at a friend’s office!
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Ford Sumner August 2021 Newsletter
We hope you, your family and your team are all safe and well in the latest lockdown and are making the best of this unexpected time at home in your bubble
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COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace: Obligations for Employers (Part 2)
Following on from our last article, in this article we are covering off more questions regarding the debate around COVID-19 vaccinations in the employment context, and what employers should be vigilant of.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace: Obligations for Employers (Part 1)
New Zealand’s vaccination rollout has gathered pace with approximately 782,000 Kiwi’s now fully vaccinated. As vaccination rates increase with the availability of the Pfizer vaccine (Vaccine) and the anticipated easing of some border restrictions, a number of questions from employers and employees will arise about their obligations and rights when it comes to workplace vaccination requirements.
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Nelson Airport Case Study
20 August 2019
Consistency, efficiency and accuracy were keys for Nelson Airport in evaluating new legal services.
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Nelson Airport Case Study
Consistency, efficiency and accuracy were keys for Nelson Airport in evaluating new legal services.
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