While it seems restrictive to stop someone from doing what they were trained to do, restraint of trade agreements are valid and enforceable in New...
Published 16 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) awarded a New Zealand council worker $7,500 in lost wages after ruling his dismissal for poor attendance was unjustified. The employer failed to issue warnings, skipped fair process, and did not consider medical incapacity procedures, which Employment NZ requires when illness or injury may affect an employee’s performance.