It seems performance regimes are being misused in order to bypass age discrimination laws and to put the ‘oldies’ out to pasture. Under the Human Rights Act 1993, it is unlawful to discriminate on the basis of age. he Employment Relations Act 2000 also prohibits age discrimination in relation to employment, by specifying certain types of conduct
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Approachable Lawyer November 2010 Newsletter
Posted on 17 November 2010.
In this month’s newsletter learn about succession planning and reference checking.
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Using Facebook to Market Your Business? Read this Article because Facebook May Sue You
Posted on 27 October 2010.
Facebook has taken a very disturbing path down the track of suing an affiliate network called MaxBounty. Now whats disturbing is not the affilate being sued but what they are being sued for which is using Facebook to send commercial email to Facebook members.
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One of Life’s Certainties
Posted on 18 October 2010.
There is a well known saying that there are two certainties in life; death and taxes. Despite the certainty of death, many fail to plan for it by making a will. Lack of time, lack of money, and indecision about who should be the executor or the guardian of young children are the usual excuses.
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Important IP issues in Your First Year of Business
Posted on 14 September 2010.
I recently spoke to a small group of local new businesses and their reaction to some of my tips confirmed my long held suspicions that IP is often overlooked as a key component of a new business.
Can I copyright that?
Posted on 12 February 2010.
The recent discussion about “copyrighting” the Tino Rangatiratanga flag gives a good example of what intellectual property (IP) rights might exist in a design such as a flag and what steps should be taken to protect those rights.
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Some valuable lessons about trade mark protection from Ruby
Posted on 26 January 2010.
Late last year there was quite a bit of commentary in the media and various blogs about the position Ruby Apparel found themselves in after the Commissioner of Trade Marks registered the trade mark RUBI SHOES in the name of Cotton On Clothing…
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Brand protection law 101
Posted on 09 December 2009.
No matter what you produce – whether its haircuts, hamburgers, web pages or (the proverbial) widgets, if you haven’t got the competitors clawing at your coat tails … its probably because they’re out in front.
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How to avoid a Personal Grievance when you suspend an employee
Posted on 10 November 2009.
If an employee has done something which could amount to misconduct, then the last thing you want is for that employee to attempt to wriggle off the hook because you have made a procedural mistake by suspending the employee from work.
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Why you shouldn’t copy someone else’s terms of business
Posted on 06 October 2009.
Your terms of business is the most important document in your business. It dictates how you interact with your customers…and it’s your customers that make you money.
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How to protect your IP being stolen by your employees
Posted on 29 September 2009.
How would you feel if someone broke into your house and stole your TV, stereo, DVD player, furniture, CD collection and some very personal items of jewellery?
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Why Business Tenants should proceed with caution
Posted on 24 September 2009.
With commercial vacancies in New Zealand’s main commercial centres tipped to go above 10%, many businesses may be tempted to get bigger or better premises, or open up new offices to take advantage of lower rents.
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Do you give a refund or not? Recent case makes it easier for retailers
Posted on 18 September 2009.
Since Martin sold his stereo to consumers (and not businesses) his sales were governed by the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA).
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How directors can prevent themselves being liable for their company’s debts
Posted on 10 September 2009.
If you have decided to incorporate your business the chances are that you will have appointed yourself a director of the company. In simple terms, your duty as a director is to ensure the company is well run.
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How to stop your business partner ripping you off
Posted on 03 September 2009.
How Laura ended up in this mess. Laura and Sarah had met when they were working for their former employer. During that time they had come up with a unique idea for a business.
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Why you must choose the right employment agreements for your staff
Posted on 18 August 2009.
Most business owners know that it is against the law not to have a written employment agreement with their staff. However, what many business owners don’t know is that there are 4 different types of agreement to choose from …
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