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Is an organisation allowed to appoint an existing volunteer staff member to a paid role without first advertising the position?

Your employer is not breaching any laws or obligations by appointing an existing volunteer to a newly developed role. An employer has discretion...

Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley answered 5 Mar 2013

Does it count as sick leave if I take time off work to attend an appointment covered by ACC?

Taking leave from work to attend an ACC medical appointment counts as sick leave, provided you are injured at the time. If you are injured, your...

Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley answered 5 Mar 2013

Can an employee be fired for using subsidised petrol for personal use, when he or she was never advised to only use it for work?

It is unlikely that you can be lawfully fired for this, if what you are doing is known to your boss and you are following any policies about...

Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley answered 5 Mar 2013

Can I report OSH breaches by my ex-employer?

Yes, anybody can report unsafe work practices to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment - see...

Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley answered 5 Mar 2013

Can someone be expected to do an unpaid trial shift of 4 hours?

Yes, employers are entitled to require prospective employees to undergo work experience or assessment tasks as part of the recruitment...

Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley answered 5 Mar 2013

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