In 2023, New Zealand saw a rise in employment disputes, with unjustifiable dismissals as the main issue.

In 2023, New Zealand's Employment Relations Authority received 2,117 applications for employment disputes, an increase from 2022. The primary reasons included personal grievances, particularly unjustifiable dismissals, wage arrears, and breaches of legislation. Personal grievances were the most prevalent, highlighting the need for clear, written employment agreements to mitigate misunderstandings and disputes between employers and employees.

November 03, 2024
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