Disrupting Employment Law: Time for Revolutionary Change

Oct 24, 202010 min read

Disrupting Employment Law: Time for Revolutionary Change

I'm not here to make friends; I am here to make change. I'm a disruptor. We can disrupt employment law. Together. Read on.

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The "New Employment Relationship": Employer, Employee and their Representatives

Ashleigh Fechney

Oct 20, 202010 min read

The "New Employment Relationship": Employer, Employee and their Representatives

In this article I will discuss what I call the “new employment relationship," and I ask: what came first, the chicken or the egg?

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First time employers: What you should know

Ashleigh Fechney

Oct 14, 20207 min read

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.

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Ashleigh Fechney

Jul 6, 20205 min read

HOW TO ... Raise a Wage Claim

Read this article to learn how to raise a claim for unpaid wages during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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EMPLOYERS: Stop flagrantly dismissing your overseas employees!

Ashleigh Fechney

Jun 28, 20205 min read

EMPLOYERS: Stop flagrantly dismissing your overseas employees!

In this blog post, I want to make a plea to employers to stop flagrantly dismissing your overseas employees.

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COVID-19: My employer has treated me unfairly ... Now what?

Ashleigh Fechney

Apr 4, 20205 min read

COVID-19: My employer has treated me unfairly ... Now what?

In this post, I providing some real options (both practical and legal) to your COVID-19 related employment problems.

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Ashleigh Fechney

Apr 4, 20204 min read

COVID-19: Options for Financial Support

I've reached out to Dave Crampton, and asked him to provide you with valuable information on some options to consider for financial support.

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COVID-19 & Annual Leave: A plea to the legal community

Ashleigh Fechney

Mar 30, 20204 min read

COVID-19 & Annual Leave: A plea to the legal community

Legal community; please step-up and provide quality commentary about the requirement to take annual leave during the COVID-19.

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Ashleigh Fechney

Mar 28, 20205 min read

The Wage Subsidy: Let's get it right

People are absolutely panicking about how to properly apply the Wage Subsidy. I'm not sure why; employment law hasn't changed.

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COVID-19: The Ins and Outs of Redundancy

Ashleigh Fechney

Mar 26, 20203 min read

COVID-19: The Ins and Outs of Redundancy

I don't want to scare you, but we have to be realistic; redundancies are inevitable.

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Ashleigh Fechney

Mar 18, 20206 min read

Employees' Covid-19 questions answered

Yesterday I was asked by Radio New Zealand to provide my thoughts on the Coronavirus and employment law obligations during this time.

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Ashleigh Fechney

Mar 15, 202010 min read

Let's talk: Cannabis and Employment Law

Let's talk Marijuana and Employment Law.

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Bullying; let's focus on the conduct, not the label!

Ashleigh Fechney

Mar 2, 20204 min read

Bullying; let's focus on the conduct, not the label!

When advocating for employees, I actively try to avoid the "B" word. Why? Read more to find out.

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Section 103(1)(b): Personal Grievance for Unjustified Disadvantage

Ashleigh Fechney

Feb 24, 20202 min read

Section 103(1)(b): Personal Grievance for Unjustified Disadvantage

What is an unjustified disadvantage, and how to know if you have a personal grievance.

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Incompatibility; when things just aren’t working.

Ashleigh Fechney

Feb 22, 20203 min read

Incompatibility; when things just aren’t working.

When things "just aren't working" an employer may be able to dismiss an employee. But, it will only be in very rare cases.

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You can be dismissed because of your health!?!

Ashleigh Fechney

Feb 22, 20203 min read

You can be dismissed because of your health!?!

If you require significant time off due to sickness, injury, or mental health then your employer may have grounds to dismiss you.

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