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Contracting in the Health Sector – Key things to consider

WEBWhile contracts for the supply of health services are similar to other contracts for the supply of services, there are several clauses that will need careful consideration to ensure that they meet the specific requirements of the sector. In this article, Paul Middlemiss, who regularly advises clients on large scale, technical, and commercial contracts sets out key …

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Resignations “with immediate effect”

WEBThe gloss on this is when an employer treats the phrase resignation “with immediate effect” as synonymous with a summary resignation, without checking or clarifying with the employee if that was what the employee meant. In the case of Philipa Shaw v Joint Property and Portfolio Management Ltd [1] the Company had an established practice of

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Think carefully before cutting a child out of your will

WEBIf you leave any of your children out of your will, or provide inadequately for some, contrary to what a “just and wise” will-maker would do, you are inviting the disenfranchised child or children to embark on action through the Court, which can be not only lengthy, costly and uncertain in outcome, but also has the potential to irreparably

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Health and Safety obligations for Clubs, Societies and Charitable

WEBThe law governing health and safety obligations in New Zealand was changed in 2015 with the introduction of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (“the Act”). This Act imposes legal obligations on people conducting any business activity in New Zealand. All New Zealand businesses should be updating their practices and procedures …

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Health and Safety in the Workplace: Ignore it at your peril

WEBCompanies and organisations who disregard their obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 are a ticking time bomb. With an average of 6.8 fatalities per month (between the period of July 2018 – June 2019); and a total of 29,742 workplace injuries resulting in more than a week away from work, in 2018, it is clear that health and safety …

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Becoming a trustee of a charitable trust

WEBIf you are asked to become a trustee of a charity, it is important that you understand your legal obligations before you accept your appointment. This article provides a general overview of those obligations. There are over 28,000 charities registered with Charities Services in New Zealand. Most of these organisations operate as charitable …

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What’s in a Death Certificate

WEBA fully and correctly completed death certificate provides an interesting snapshot of a person’s life and is an important element in the recorded history of a family. When someone dies, the task of registering the death with Births, Deaths and Marriages in New Zealand is usually carried out by the funeral director who has been instructed by

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What is the role of an attorney appointed under an enduring …

WEBWhen a person appoints an attorney under an enduring power of attorney (“EPA”), the person appointing the attorney must be advised by a lawyer or registered legal executive on the terms and implications of the power of attorney document.There is no requirement for the attorney to receive such advice before he or she signs the power of attorney …

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Statutory Demands

WEBA Statutory Demand under section 289 of the Companies Act can be served on a company by a creditor’s solicitor to require it to pay the debt within 15 working days. Non-payment of a Statutory Demand is most often used as evidence in the High Court to support an application to place the company into liquidation. Use of Statutory Demands.

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Harkness Henry Waikato Lawyers Hamilton, Cambridge and …

WEBWe do what we do to help people – our clients are key. And our open, accurate and one-step-ahead approach means achieving the best for them, every time. Meet our team. If you are human, leave this field blank. Harkness Henry are a professional team of Waikato based lawyers who are renowned for excellence, attention to detail and priority.

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Employment Law Harkness Henry Lawyers

WEBEmployment law. Our employment lawyers provide constructive advice and pragmatic solutions for all employment, health and safety, and education law issues. We have advised and represented both employers and employees in workplace conflict and dispute resolution. We provide cost effective specialist advice on the following matters:

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Sandra Braithwaite

WEBSandra is a trustee and Treasurer of True Colours Children’s Health Trust, a trustee of the Clarence Street Theatre Trust and of the Hamilton Gardens Summer Festival Foundation. [email protected]. Direct Dial: +64 7 834 4664. Download. Commercial and …

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Misconduct outside the workplace

WEBthe misconduct impacts on the employee’s ability to perform their role. the employer’s trust and confidence in the employee has been undermined. the employer’s reputation has been or can reasonably be expected to be brought into disrepute; and. the conduct impacts upon the employer’s obligations to other employees.

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Health and Safety

WEBOur specialist health and safety lawyers can provide you with extensive advice to ensure that you meet the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. This includes: understanding what the risks are to your company. drafting policies to combat the risks including: health and safety, drug and alcohol, and vehicle.

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Becoming an independent trustee of a family trust

WEBThe key message is that, while it is an honour to be asked to act as a trustee for a friend or family member, this honour comes with a high degree of personal financial risk. There are various ways to reduce this risk and you should therefore call your Harkness Henry lawyer to ask for advice. This article is current as at the date of

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Triangular Employment Relationships

WEBTriangular Employment Relationships. The Employment Relations (Triangular Employment) Amendment Act 2019 (new law) came into effect on 28 June 2020. This means a third party who has day to day control of an employee’s work, but is not the employer of the employee, could be exposed to a personal grievance claim from the …

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