Labour Law in New Zealand - 9041134611 - 9789041134615

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by: Gordon Anderson
February 2011, ISBN 9041134611
ISBN 13: 9789041134615
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Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this monograph on labour law in New Zealand not only describes and analyses the legal aspects of labour relations, but also examines labour relations practices and developing trends. It provides a survey of the subject that is both usefully brief and sufficiently detailed to answer most questions likely to arise in any pertinent legal setting. Both individual and collective labour relations are covered in ample detail, with attention to such underlying and pervasive factors employment contracts, suspension of the contracts, dismissal laws and covenant of non-competition, as well as international private law. The author describes all important details of the law governing hours and wages, benefits, intellectual property implications, trade union activity, employers’ associations, workers’ participation, collective bargaining, industrial disputes, and much more. Building on a clear overview of labour law and labour relations, the book offers practical guidance on which sound preliminary decisions may be based. It will find a ready readership among lawyers representing parties with interests in New Zealand, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative trends in laws affecting labour and labour relations.

The Author Preface Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations General Introduction Chapter 1. Comparative Perspective Chapter 2. General Background Chapter 3. The Political and Legal Systems Chapter 4. The Economy Chapter 5. Historical Background Chapter 6. Role of Government and Institutions Chapter 7. Basic Concepts Chapter 8. Sources of Labour Law Chapter 9. Private International Law Chapter 10. New Zealand and International Labour Law Selected Bibliography Part I. The Individual Employment Relationship Chapter 1. The Employment Agreement Chapter 2. Rights and Duties of the Parties During Employment Chapter 3. Working Time, Holidays and Leave Chapter 4. Remuneration and Benefits Chapter 5. Incapacity to Work Chapter 6. Termination of Employment Chapter 7. Discrimination in Employment Chapter 8. Covenants of Non-competition Chapter 9. Employees and Intellectual Property Chapter 10. Settlement of Disputes Chapter 11. State-sector Employment Part II. Collective Labour Relations Chapter 1. Trade Unions and Freedom of Association Chapter 2. Trade Unions and Employers’ Associations Chapter 3. Collective Bargaining Chapter 4. Strikes and Lock-outs Chapter 5. Employees and Business Restructuring Chapter 6. Settlement of Collective Industrial Disputes Appendix of Legislation and Cases Index