Is it “fair”?

The National Party has a policy which it intends to introduce whereby new employees are given a 6 month trial or probationary period during which certain different rules are to apply. Do you think this is a fair approach and a reasonable thing to do? Is it “fair” that employers and employees should have such a “shake down” period? What do you think?

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Unjustified Dismissal: When Getting the Process Wrong can be Costly

April 15, 2026

Unjustified dismissal claims remain one of the most common types of personal grievances in New Zealand. While many employers understand the need for a valid reason to dismiss an employee, it is often the process, rather than the reason itself, that determines whether a dismissal is lawful. Two common scenarios help illustrate how things can

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Can Trustees be Personally Liable to Beneficiaries? A Practical Example

April 15, 2026

Trusts are widely used in New Zealand to hold property and manage family wealth. However, a common misunderstanding is that trustees are protected from personal liability simply because they act in that role. In reality, trustees can be held personally accountable – including to the beneficiaries of the trust. A simple example helps illustrate how

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