Sherridan Cook

Oct 11, 2024 | hcamag.com | Sherridan Cook |Sarah Lim

Do your aspirations amount to contractual obligations? Many collective agreements, as well as individual employment agreements, may contain aspirational statements about what the employer aims to do in respect of change or other processes within the organisation. In the recent decision of Television New Zealand Limited (TVNZ) v.

Sep 13, 2024 | lexology.com | Sherridan Cook |Sarah Lim

Many collective agreements, as well as individual employment agreements, may contain aspirational statements about what the employer aims to do in respect of change or other processes within the organisation. In the recent decision of Television New Zealand Limited (TVNZ) v E Tū Incorporated [2024] NZEmpC 93, the Employment Court was asked to determine how those aspirational statements should be interpreted in the context of a collective agreement and TVNZ's restructuring process.

Jul 5, 2024 | hcamag.com | Sherridan Cook |Sarah Lim

Higher awards for workplace bullying are trending The courts are becoming increasingly conscious of the harm suffered by employees as a result of serious bullying and harassment, and this trend is being reflected in higher awards for workplace bullying cases. The case of Parker v. Magnum Hire Limited [2024] NZERA 85 is a good reminder that the employer could be liable for over NZ$100,000 for not preventing and managing bullying and harassment in the workplace.

May 20, 2024 | lexology.com | Sherridan Cook |Sarah Lim

The courts are becoming increasingly conscious of the harm suffered by the employees as a result of serious bullying and harassment, and this trend is being reflected in higher awards for workplace bullying cases. The case of Parker v Magnum Hire Limited [2024] NZERA 85 is a good reminder that the employer could be liable for over NZ$100,000 for not preventing and managing bullying and harassment in the workplace. What happened?

Dec 15, 2023 | hcamag.com | Philip Wood |Sherridan Cook |Keri Johansson |Tasha Ioelu

Existing contracts must be brought up to standard of new legislation The Screen Industry Workers Act 2022 (Act) came into force at the end of last year, restoring certain employment-like protections to screen production workers, including the right to bargain collectively. While it may be some time before parties work through the collective bargaining process, other provisions in the Act require more immediate action.