Laura Scampion

Leaving the Holidays Act behind

New Zealand prepares for a new leave regime

Navigating the gender pay gap: A Masterclass in transparency

Employment law expert Laura Scampion unveils global perspective of equal pay reporting

When does overtime become unreasonable?

“Salaried employees are often expected to work a reasonable amount of overtime, but one top lawyer says HR should be careful of pushing staff too far.”

Can employees call in sick with a hangover?

Nearly a third of workers call in sick after a night of binge drinking - but is a hangover a valid reason to miss work?

Ask a Lawyer: Can I fire someone for a social media mishap?

Employees mouthing off online can easily bring their employer into disrepute. Here's how to handle it

What if your employees don’t turn up today?

With ANZAC Day falling on a Tuesday, there’s increased temptation to take today off – but is there anything HR can even do?

Submissions open on ERA amendment

Proposed legislation would allow some employers to contract out of personal grievance provisions.

How to mitigate Christmas party risk

There are countless opportunities for disaster at the annual bash – here, one lawyer offers advice on how to minimise the risk.

Dress codes: Why HR has to get it right

A new survey shows Kiwi workers prefer having a set dress code but one industry lawyer says HR should be careful when a drafting a policy.

What HR can learn from the Aaron Smith saga

Two industry lawyers weigh in on the latest scandal to hit NZ rugby, offering advice to employers with similarly irresponsible workers.