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Bev Edwards

Jan 13, 20240 min read

Court 29 Dec 2023 to Jan 5 2024

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What would happen at work if we start asking ourselves this question: 'What can I do to make someone

Bev Edwards

Nov 16, 20230 min read

What would happen at work if we start asking ourselves this question: 'What can I do to make someone

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Bev Edwards

Sep 29, 20234 min read

Christmas drinks, demons and ‘best host’ directives

As we approach year end, and the traditional workplace Christmas function, alcohol consumption is often the accepted norm. Enjoyed in...

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Bev Edwards

Sep 29, 20233 min read

Rebuilding Resilience: Navigating Restructures

With the upcoming 2023 New Zealand October elections, and the potential for a change of government, businesses are navigating a rapidly...

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Bev Edwards

Sep 28, 20231 min read

If your business employs migrant workers it must be legally compliant to be not at risk

The Worker Protection (Migrant and other Employees) bill is now law. It is aimed at strengthening protection for vulnerable workers in...

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Bev Edwards

Sep 28, 20231 min read

No 90 day trial periods for migrants on work visas

The recent explosion of migrant exploitation stemming from the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme (“AEWV”) has prompted an urgent...

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Bev Edwards

Sep 28, 20232 min read

Imprisonment sentence upheld for covid-19 wage subsidy fraudster

The covid-19 wage subsidy was initiated by the government in March 2020 to help businesses suffering from revenue declines as a result of...

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Bev Edwards

Sep 28, 20233 min read

The increase of tikanga Māori obligations for employers

The Employment Court held in a recent case GF v Comptroller of the New Zealand Customs Service [2023] that if tikanga Māori values are...

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Bev Edwards

Sep 15, 20233 min read

Balancing Employee Rights, Business Interests, and Innovation in New Zealand

Introduction The Restraint of Trade Amendment Bill, currently under consideration by the New Zealand Education and Workforce Select...

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Bev Edwards

Sep 13, 20232 min read

🤝 Mediation Evolution: How COVID-19 Revolutionized the Game 🤔

🎨 So, picture this: It's 2019, and the world is going about its business as usual when suddenly, BAM! COVID-19 crashes the party and...

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Bev Edwards

Sep 11, 20232 min read

"Striking a Balance: Navigating Drugs and Alcohol at Work"

Many employers claim to adopt a 'zero tolerance approach' when it comes to drugs and alcohol in the workplace, often resulting in the...

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Bev Edwards

Sep 10, 20232 min read

Lawyer calls for Government inquiry in wake of KPMG and Mama Hooch drink spiking

STUFF Sep 06 2023 An experienced employment lawyer is calling for a Government inquiry into drink spiking in the wake of publicity about...

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Bev Edwards

Sep 10, 20233 min read

Butcher wins $55k after being unjustifiably dismissed

This is one of my most recent ERA cases. It was tough time & distance wise (client is in SA) & now the Employer is going 'insolvent' so...

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Bev Edwards

Sep 6, 20232 min read

🍸 Drink Spiking: An Unsettling Reality in the Workplace? 🍹

💥 The recent media KPMG article, in which this employer has suffered two episodes of drink spiking at its workplace, makes for uneasy...

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☢New vaping regulations at at 24 August 2023

Bev Edwards

Aug 31, 20231 min read

☢New vaping regulations at at 24 August 2023

In his recent documentary, Paddy Gower discovered shocking contents in vape juice being sold around the country including alcohol, copper...

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Bev Edwards

Aug 31, 202314 min read

Trial by Jury - tricky horse to ride

Jury Trial A jury trial typically involves 12 people chosen at random from the community. They sit as judges of fact in the case. There...

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Bev Edwards

Aug 31, 20237 min read

A GUIDE TO CRIMINAL TRIALS IN NEW ZEALAND FOR DEFENDANTS

Judge-Alone Trial A judge-alone trial is dealt with by one judge. So there is only the one person sitting as the decision-maker in the...

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Bev Edwards

Aug 19, 20232 min read

Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Womanhood: What is a Woman?

Introduction The concept of womanhood is an intricate tapestry woven from a combination of biological, psychological, cultural, and...

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Bev Edwards

Aug 18, 20233 min read

Synergy between AI and Employment Law: Navigating the Future

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and employment law has ushered in...

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Bev Edwards

Aug 18, 20233 min read

Exploring the Intersection of Medicinal Cannabis and Employment Law

Exploring the Intersection of Medicinal Cannabis and Employment Law In recent years, the legal landscape surrounding cannabis has...

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