Holly Struckman

Sep 25, 2024 | lexology.com | Tamsin Woolf |Holly Struckman |Andrew Shaw |Andy Bell |Fiona McMillan

While the threshold for overturning a Record of Settlement is high, a recent case highlights the importance of employers being mindful of mental capacity concerns when entering into settlement agreements. As an employer, it is prudent to take a moment to assess whether the employee has any known medical conditions that could affect their capacity or is exhibiting signs of distress or confusion beyond the usual stress associated with employment matters.

Jul 29, 2024 | lexology.com | Holly Struckman |Abby Lohrey

Home / News & Events / Employment / Health and Safety / Precedent-setting Siouxsie Wiles harassment court case 29 July 2024The University of Auckland has been ordered to pay $20,000 in damages to employee Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles – setting a significant precedent around employers protecting staff from harassment.

Mar 31, 2023 | hcamag.com | Holly Struckman |Tamsin Woolf

Employers must follow a fair process when restructuring leads to redundancies BY 01 Apr 2023 With the continued financial downturn this year, companies may be looking to make changes to their business to ensure financial viability. Businesses are entitled to make changes to staffing structures to ensure they are more efficient and profitable. However, there is often a human cost.

Mar 8, 2023 | lexology.com | Tamsin Woolf |Holly Struckman

With the continued financial downturn this year, companies may be looking to make changes to their business to ensure financial viability. Businesses are entitled to make changes to staffing structures to ensure they are more efficient and profitable. However, there is often a human cost. When an employer makes changes to their business, particularly where redundancies are involved, it is important to get the process right from the outset.