USEFUL LINKS TO EMPLOYMENT LAW.

What areas of law do I need to consider to really understand the nature of employment and the employment relationship.
Depending on whom you speak to, there are some specific areas of law and accompanying legislation that are quite useful to start off with.
Although it is not a comprehensive list, Working For Workers Limited provides these for workers to consider alongside any agreement they may have with their employer.

The following pieces of legislation may be useful in making any consideration on employement.
General
Employment Relations Amendment Act (no 2) 2016(external link)
Employment Relations (Prescribed Matters) Regulations 2000(external link)
Employment Relations Authority Regulations 2000(external link)
Health and Safety
Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016(external link)
Health and Safety at Work (Major Hazard Facilities) Regulations 2016(external link)
Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016(external link)
Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Regulations 2016(external link)
Health and Safety at Work (Petroleum Exploration and Extraction) Regulations 2016(external link)
Health and Safety at Work (Rates of Funding Levy) Regulations 2016(external link)
Pay and Wages
Leave
Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987(external link)
Parental Leave and Employment Protection Regulations 2002(external link)
Parental Leave and Employment Protection Regulations 2016(external link).
Human rights
Other

Alongside the legislation in this article are areas of case law that should be considered.
These can be found at:
Employment Court: Judgments | Employment Court of New Zealand.
Employment Relations Authority: Determinations | Employment Relations Authority.

If you or someone you know is has a question about what their employment rights and representation, then any delay in seeking the right advice can hurt any chances when it comes to raising the matter at a later time, or questioning the matter during any process.
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Often, the experience of navigating the employment relationship leaves people feeling jaded, isolated and alone.
You are not alone.
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