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Drug testing of employees

A recent ruling by Fair Work Australia has found that making employees submit to urine tests for drug use is “unjust and unreasonable” as the tests can detect drug usage from the weekend. This may have no bearing on an employee’s ability to do their job safely. 

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Conflicts of Interest

Nick Smith resigned as a result of letters written in his capacity as ACC Minister.  Bronwyn Pullar, friend and former National Party official, approached Mr Smith in 2010 for help with her ACC claim.  As a loyal friend, he accepted.  So what’s the problem and why did he have to go?

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Settlement Issues

Tax deductions

Employers have an obligation to deduct tax from income paid to an employee.  But what about an employer’s tax obligations when the employer and the employee enter into a settlement agreement to resolve issues arising from the employment relationship?

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The economics of pursuing or defending a personal grievance

Pursuing or defending a personal grievance is not a cheap or easy business for either employers or employees.   Before considering whether or not to jump into the prospect of litigation, there are a number of issues to consider for both sides.

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The opposition to the Government's Mixed Ownership Model (Mom) Bill introduced on March 5, 2012, shows the tools described in The Public Law Toolbox, in action.

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We are proud to announce that Mai Chen’s much awaited Public Law Tool Box has been published.

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Mai Chen discusses the perils of the private sector squaring up against the might of government.

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Affco has strikes and lockouts affecting the majority of its workforce, industrial unrest at the Ports of Auckland continues and now rest-home workers are out on strike. Susan Hornsby-Geluk questions whether New Zealand in the midst of an industrial relations crisis, or is this just a sign of the times.

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Listen to Mai Chen discuss what the Public Law Toolbox can do for you here.

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