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Breaking Barriers: Unmasking the stigma of OnlyFans as secondary employment
Explore the intricate balance between OnlyFans and employment in this thought-provoking blog post.
Ashleigh Fechney
Sep 5, 20237 min read
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90 Day Trial Periods
Read more to learn about how 90 day trial periods operate in employment relationships in New Zealand.
Ashleigh Fechney
Aug 3, 20234 min read
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Medicinal Cannabis and Employment Law
Two years ago, when New Zealand was considering its position on legalising cannabis, I wrote a blog post called: "Let's talk: Cannabis...
Ashleigh Fechney
Jun 27, 20236 min read
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Tikanga and Employment Law
This week is Māori Language Week, which might be an apt time to consider the legal status of Te Ao Māori and Tikanga in the employment...
Ashleigh Fechney
Sep 14, 20222 min read
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Unjustified Constructive Dismissal: Don't Resign
I've been reluctant about writing about the personal grievance of unjustified constructive dismissal, because it's such a significant...
Ashleigh Fechney
Jun 8, 20228 min read
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Personal Grievances: 90-day timeframe
I've had a few people contact me lately, concerned about how the '90-day' rule applies for personal grievances, and I thought it would be...
Ashleigh Fechney
Mar 29, 20223 min read
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Section 103: Other Personal Grievances
Most people are aware of the personal grievances for unjustified disadvantage and unjustified dismissal, but did you know that there are...
Ashleigh Fechney
Mar 11, 20227 min read
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Section 123: Remedies for Personal Grievance
It can be difficult to understand the remedies available for a personal grievance. While these are laid out in section 123 of the...
Ashleigh Fechney
Mar 11, 20226 min read
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Section 103(1)(e): Personal Grievance for Racial Harassment
Refer to section 109 of the Employment Relations Act 2000. For the purposes of sections 103(1)(e) and 123(d), an employee is racially...
Ashleigh Fechney
Mar 11, 20222 min read
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Section 103(1)(d): Personal Grievance for Sexual Harassment
Section 103(1)(e) of the Employment Relations Act 2000 provides that an employee will have a personal grievance where the employee has...
Ashleigh Fechney
Mar 11, 20224 min read
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Section 103(1)(a): Personal Grievance for Unjustified Dismissal
An employee may raise a personal grievance against their former employer if they believe they have been unjustifiably dismissed. The...
Ashleigh Fechney
Mar 11, 20224 min read
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Understanding the Employment Claim Process
There are rigid processes associated with raising a claim in employment law. This post aims to generally highlight the process, and it...
Ashleigh Fechney
Mar 11, 20229 min read
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Preparing for a Disciplinary Process
You've been invited to a disciplinary meeting: terrifying stuff. I'm not going to sugar coat this: disciplinary meetings are stressful....
Ashleigh Fechney
Mar 11, 20228 min read
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Employment Relations Act 2000: Good Faith
The obligation of good faith is known to be the backbone of an employment relationship, and can be found in section 4 of the Employment...
Ashleigh Fechney
Mar 11, 20223 min read
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Wages Protection Act 1983: Unlawful and Unreasonable Deductions
If your employer has made a deduction from your pay, for whatever reason, you may have a claim under the Wages Protection Act 1983....
Ashleigh Fechney
Jan 26, 20215 min read
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ADHD and Employment Law: Know your Rights
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (“ADHD”) is a cognitive disability, which causes difference in the brain development and brain...
Ashleigh Fechney
Jan 20, 20217 min read
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Statutory Holidays: What you should be paid
I have received countless questions from people asking what they are entitled to over the recent Christmas and New Year break....
Ashleigh Fechney
Jan 2, 20215 min read
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Elves and Employment: Decoding the Legal Magic of Santa's Workshop
Dive into the legal wonderland of Santa's Workshop! Unwrapping compliance, employment magic, and the North Pole's legal jingle.
Ashleigh Fechney
Dec 2, 20204 min read
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First time employers: What you should know
This is the first of a two-part blog, which will discuss your basic employment law and accounting obligations.
Ashleigh Fechney
Oct 14, 20207 min read
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Let's talk: Cannabis and Employment Law
Let's talk Marijuana and Employment Law.
Ashleigh Fechney
Mar 15, 202010 min read
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