Wednesday 14 May 2008

When tough management crosses the line

We hear it all the time - especially in relation to sport: "Youngsters these days don't have enough respect for authority. The problem with [insert the name of your favourite sporting team] is that the coach doesn't rule with an iron fist." Read on

Related topics: Employment

Wednesday 30 April 2008

Consumer technology in the workplace

Traditionally, the term "tools of trade" was used to describe the hammers and screwdrivers that a tradesperson would need in a particular role. Read on

Related topics: Employment

Wednesday 16 April 2008

Sexing up women employees – fair or foul

If you want to see a really good example of sexual stereotyping, have a look at the movie Miss Congeniality. Read on

Related topics: Employment

Wednesday 2 April 2008

Security guards' boss left with a fight on his hands

There is a curious concept in employment law called vicarious liability. Read on

Related topics: Employment

Monday 31 March 2008

Risks and rewards of a changing online environment

Bell Gully partner Andrew Scott-Howman has looked at some of the ways internet use in the workplace has changed over the last year and the new challenges and opportunities this presents for employers and organisations. Read on

Related topics: Employment

Thursday 27 March 2008

Lessons learned in employment law

Bell Gully partner Rob Towner has looked at lessons learned from some of the most significant employment cases of the last year at the 2008 New Zealand Industrial Relations Conference.

Download the full article as a PDF

Related topics: Employment

Wednesday 5 March 2008

"Gay" banter not discriminatory

It is often interesting to reflect upon the way in which the law develops in accordance with changing societal norms. Read on

Related topics: Employment

Wednesday 20 February 2008

Making employees pay for their sins

One of the hallmarks of 1980s English tabloid reporting was the "Gotcha" revelation. Read on

Related topics: Employment