June Hardacre

Sep 8, 2024 | lexology.com | Stacey Shortall |Matthew Ferrier |June Hardacre |Aaron Lloyd |Megan Richards |John O'Rourke | +2 more

In a recent District Court decision, WorkSafe New Zealand v Glenbrook Farming & Equipment Hire Limited [1], the defendant successfully defended a charge filed by WorkSafe under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HASWA).

Feb 27, 2024 | lexology.com | June Hardacre

Click here to listen to the audioThis podcast episode with Partners June Hardacre and Gillian Service delves into two key aspects shaping the employment landscape in New Zealand. The first segment explores the concept of "good faith" in employment relationships. Recent cases underscore the significance of statutory consultation obligations, with potential penalties for breaching good faith.

Feb 27, 2024 | lexology.com | June Hardacre

Click here to listen to the audioThis episode explores recent changes in employment laws, including the reintroduction of the 90-day trial period and the removal of the Fair Pay Agreement legislation. Partners June Hardacre and Gillian Service cover the expanded application of the trial period, potential amendments to the personal grievance regime, and compare income threshold systems with Australia.

Jan 29, 2024 | lexology.com | June Hardacre

During an employment relationship, situations relating to an employee’s conduct, performance or ability to perform their role can be complex and time consuming. Identifying and managing these issues effectively can save your organisation time and money and protect it from reputational damage. Our comprehensive workshop takes an in-depth look at three common conduct and capability issues faced by employers – bullying and harassment, poor performance and medical incapacity.