The paper trail worked, but one absent document puts the company back in court An employer terminated a worker on her first day back from carer's leave. The court ruled it was lawful. Almost. On 16...

The paper trail worked, but one absent document puts the company back in court An employer terminated a worker on her first day back from carer's leave. The court ruled it was lawful. Almost. On 16...

Bloomberg Law reports that the lack of federal oversight over the use of artificial intelligence in the workforce is spurring unions to negotiate safeguards in bargaining contracts, especially whe...

Bloomberg Law reports that the lack of federal oversight over the use of artificial intelligence in the workforce is spurring unions to negotiate safeguards in bargaining contracts, especially whe...

The insurer closed the claim while she was still certified unfit for work An armed robbery, a workers' comp claim quietly closed, then dismissal. The FWC sided with Endeavour Group on 16 April 2026...

The insurer closed the claim while she was still certified unfit for work An armed robbery, a workers' comp claim quietly closed, then dismissal. The FWC sided with Endeavour Group on 16 April 2026...

When is mental distress enough to excuse a filing delay? Fair Work answers A dismissed worker's claims of legal confusion and mental distress were not enough to save his late application. Lucky Wat...

When is mental distress enough to excuse a filing delay? Fair Work answers A dismissed worker's claims of legal confusion and mental distress were not enough to save his late application. Lucky Wat...

Your termination process may not hold up if alternatives weren't genuinely explored New Zealand's Court of Appeal is set to answer a critical question: can a single missed procedural step make a te...

As margins tighten, some small and medium-sized businesses are turning to family members to help keep their operations running. However, legal risks can arise when a family "helper" is later found...