Have you ever marvelled at those people who have come up with some remarkably simple solution and made a fortune repeating it over and over – the tear tab on your can of drink, the ballpoint pen, the little plastic clip at the top of the bread? Have you ever thought, “if only I were […]
A Very Simple Solution Read More »
I came back to the office on Monday, and organised my space to reflect my good intentions for 2019 (how long will they last?!) If you are anything like me, as you relax over the holidays, there are little bits in the back of your mind which you know should be improved on in the
Happy 2019 – Resolutions You Didn’t Know You Needed Read More »
Last week I explained the difference between penalty provisions and liquidated damages clauses. A liquidated damages clause can usually be enforced by an employer against an employee who does not abide their contractual agreement to give a certain amount of notice. Very often that question gets conflated with another question, which is whether the money
The second sting – deducting from final pay Read More »
Here’s a question I hear a lot: does an employee lose their holiday pay if they resign without proper notice? It seems like a question that should have an easy answer, but surprisingly it does not. Let’s assume the parties are in agreement as to what constitutes proper notice – usually this is set out
A Sting in the Tail – Forfeiting Final Pay Read More »
Something you may not know about me – as the mother of two young boys, part of the reason I chose to leave law-firm life and practice as a barrister was that I hoped in doing so I would have greater flexibility in my work, and I might even find the holy grail – work/life
Some thoughts from the telecommute Read More »
About the only things that can be guaranteed in a court process is that it will be expensive for both parties, and that someone will lose. The question of who might be the loser is often hotly debated in the lead up to the hearing, and frequently it can not be predicted with any degree
The Bluff and Double Bluff of Settlement Offers Read More »
The legal profession has faced criticism recently for its collective handling of sexual harassment and bullying issues. Apart from prurient interest, the debate surrounding this issue is a useful reminder of how professional regulatory bodies have an enduring interest in the conduct of their members, and the extent to which this factor must be considered
It’s Not Over Until… Read More »
…stays in Vegas, or so says just about every person who has ever been to Vegas. So, I was interested to hear this week that a Christchurch employer has decided to shout his team to an all-expenses-paid, week-long trip to Las Vegas. It’s the sort of decision that makes an employment lawyer smile. Why? Well
What happens in Vegas Read More »
I enjoyed receiving a good amount of feedback on my previous post, about managing sexual harassment complaints in the workplace. One offline commenter challenged me on my comments around suspension of an employee when he or she faces an allegation of sexual harassment. I was asked : “would you really keep the victim and abuser
Suspended Animation Read More »
It is the topic of the year, and some say deservedly so. Appropriate treatment of one person by another is a cornerstone of a fair working environment, and as well as dealing properly with incidents as they arise, a workplace must strive to create a culture of respect amongst staff. This can be challenging where
Managing Sexual Harassment at Work Read More »
Postal Address:
P O Box 5100
Papanui, Christchurch
Mobile: +64 21 647 405
Email: amy@amykeir.co.nz
This document sets out important information and defines the legal basis of our relationship. Please read it carefully, and contact me if you have any concerns.
