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October 2026 Employers Newsletter


Published 19 Oct 2026

Employment Court Rules NZ Post Courier Drivers Are Contractors, Not Employees

The Employment Court has dismissed a bid by the Postal Workers Union of Aotearoa to have three NZ Post courier drivers declared employees...full story

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Unjustified Dismissal, But No Remedies

When an employee was summarily terminated after verbally abusing and pushing over a female co-worker he raised a grievance. He won but was awarded no remedy....full story

No Employment Agreement Doesn't Mean Casual

Once again the Employment Court demonstrate the label on the employment agreement is meaningless if the nature of the employment relationship is different to what it says on paper....full story

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Pre-employment processes with the Employers Toolbox

Your pre-employment checks are a critical step in the hiring process. Ensuring that employers gain a comprehensive understanding of a prospective job candidate before extending formal job offers should not be overlooked....full story

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