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Harassment and Stalking

Harassment and Stalking Bill

ArticleBy Russell Nye-WoodFebruary 27, 2025Leave a comment

Parliament is considering new law that will more clearly define harassment as a criminal offence.  The proposed law is called the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill.

Gangs Act 2024

Gangs Act 2024 – The Legal Consequences

ArticleBy Russell Nye-WoodDecember 20, 2024Leave a comment

Gangs Act 2024 – The Legal Consequences Since becoming law on 21 November 2024, the first criminal charges have been filed under the Gangs Act 2024 (“the Act”).  A lot has been said about the Act, its passage through Parliament, and the potential impact on civil rights, including freedom of expression and freedom of association.  …

Constructive Dismissal: When Resignation Feels Like Termination

ArticleBy Russell Nye-WoodJuly 31, 2024

Employees leave their jobs for various reasons, from new opportunities to dissatisfaction with their current role.

The Legal Hourglass: The Importance of Time Limits

ArticleBy Russell Nye-WoodFebruary 26, 2024

The legal system loves finality. When a government agency makes a decision or a judge issues an order, it becomes “the law” and must be followed.

Losing A Job Because Of Injury Or Illness

ArticleBy Russell Nye-WoodJanuary 10, 2024

Losing a job through no fault of your own is always an unfortunate way for an employment relationship to end.

deported

Will I Be Deported?

ArticleBy Russell Nye-WoodJuly 10, 2023

Many international visitors, including some who have residence in New Zealand, may not be aware of the consequences of getting charged with a crime in New Zealand, often until it is too late.

caveat emptor buyer beware

Caveat Emptor

ArticleBy Russell Nye-WoodFebruary 13, 2023

Many readers will know New Zealand has a protective consumer law framework that captures traders in the business of selling goods and/or services.

Christmas Leave

ArticleBy Russell Nye-WoodDecember 15, 2022

If you’re looking forward to a holiday over the Christmas period, but you don’t have enough annual leave to cover it, what can you do?

Your Holiday Rights Under The Gig Economy

ArticleBy Russell Nye-WoodNovember 16, 2022

If you are a casual worker, rather than a permanent employee, what holiday pay should you receive and how should this show up on your payslip?

Matariki & Employees’ Rights

ArticleBy Russell Nye-WoodJune 23, 2022

Tomorrow, Friday 24 June 2022, is the first Matariki Observance Day.

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