Attempt to accommodate accident was acceptable
Depending on what industry you’re involved in, workplace accidents are common. When it comes to my daily desk job I’m not surrounded by too many hazards. But if you’re employed in industries such as construction and agriculture it can be easy to injure yourself despite everyone’s best efforts at complying with health and safety. I will always remember my Dad lecturing me about why it’s important to turn off the PTO drive every time I got out of the tractor. What it is important to realise is that if you are injured in your place of work and cannot complete the tasks required of your pre-injury role, your employer may be justified in dismissing you.
Frustration in the Employment Setting
When you see the word frustration linked with discussions about employment law, thoughts may immediately turn to how tensions within the work place can often lead to frustrated individuals. These frustrations can in turn lead to “events”, and a whole lot of difficulty for both employers and employees. Whilst that may be the most common type of frustration found in the workplace there is another concept which can also rear its head.
Does extra work require extra pay?
A vast number of employers remunerate their workers with a fixed salary. In doing so employers can create an agreement whereby they do not necessarily have to pay additional wages if an employee works additional hours. Generally speaking employment agreements with employees on a salary don’t require payment for “overtime”.
The Girl with the Straightened Hair
A couple of jokes with a side of jest in the workplace is usually acceptable. We all like to think we know what the appropriate limits are when it comes to interacting with others at the office, but that’s not to say that it never goes too far. And if you do misjudge what is appropriate, there can be some pretty big consequences.
Cancelling shifts - what you need to know
Those of you who work shifts or organise them will need to understand recent changes made to the Employment Relations Act.
There is now a specific provision relating to the “cancellation of shifts”.
