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1. [2024] NZEmpC 157 Hall v Fire and Emergency New Zealand [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...Authority to determine the plaintiff’s personal grievance claims, or whether they should remain with the Court to be determined there. [6] The plaintiff’s claims arise against the backdrop of COVID-19 and the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 (Vaccinations Order). [7] Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) determined that Ms Hall was covered by the order because she is a firefighter. [8] Ms Hall did not obtain a COVID-19 vaccination. [9] As an unvaccin...

2. [2022] NZEmpC 123 CSN v Royal District Nursing Service NZ Ltd [pdf, 376 KB]

   ...only people in their bubble are other family members: her parents, her brother, and his wife. [3] During November 2021, RDNS concluded CSN fell within the definition of “care and support worker” under the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 (the Vaccinations Order).1 It took the position it was unable to continue employing CSN if she was not vaccinated. [4] Since CSN chose not to be vaccinated for COVID-19, RDNS terminated her employment with effect f...

3. [2021] NZEmpC 162 GF v New Zealand Customs Service [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...employment, regardless of the outcome of the case, is a factor which has become increasingly well recognised in this jurisdiction as relevant to the weighing exercise the Court is required to undertake.5 [4] This case engages issues relating to the vaccination of workers. These issues are contentious and hotly debated, including on social media. The plaintiff is concerned that publication of their name and identifying details will push them into the spot-light and pose a threat...

4. [2022] NZEmpC 5 VMR v Civil Aviation Authority [pdf, 519 KB]

   ...restrictions has evolved over time. One of the measures which required consideration related to the vaccination of workers. [27] Coming to subsequent developments, on 2 March 2021 the Public Service Commission issued a document, “COVID-19 Workforce Vaccinations Guidance” under s 95 of the Public Service Act 2020, which was to apply to public service employers and their employees. The key objectives and principles of the document include: • to manage the health and safe...

5. [2022] NZEmpC 1 GF v OO [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...COSTS JUDGMENT OF CHIEF JUDGE CHRISTINA INGLIS Introduction [1] This judgment resolves an issue of costs which has arisen in the context of a claim brought by an employee whose employment was terminated following a decision not to get vaccinated. The applicant had filed a statement of problem in the Employment Relations Authority; unsuccessfully sought to have it removed to the Court; and filed an application for special leave to remove the matter to the Employment Court,...

6. FQ & TZ v QM [2022] NZDT 77 (8 February 2022) [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...booked in the new date. Later, in October 2021, following the introduction of vaccination requirements for larger gatherings under the New Zealand government’s Covid Protection Framework, QM contacted FQ and TZ to advise that he was not going to be vaccinated against Covid-19, recognising that this meant he would likely not be able to photograph the couple’s wedding in person. He gave the couple three options including proceeding as planned, QM finding a vaccinated photographer to pro...

7. Trans-Tasman occupations

   ...time. The Tribunal can review the registration authority’s decision to: impose conditions on registration postpone the granting of registration refuse registration. ·           Show a copy of their Vaccine Pass and photo identification (such as a driver’s licence or passport) if required to do at the entrance to the building;  

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8. Covid 19 Traffic Light Protocol PSPLA 5 Jan 22 [pdf, 63 KB]

   ...manner, with only the following exceptions: • Where appropriate hearings will be held by telephone or video rather than in person. • Where and in person hearing is held all people attending the hearing will be required to either show a valid vaccine certificate or a negative Covid test within the last 72 hours to enter the building in which the hearing is held. 2. As business as usual has resumed, effective from 5 January 2022 the PSPLA will no longer be: • Issuing e...

9. Covid-19 Protocoal LASDP Omincron 10 03 2022 [pdf, 17 KB]

   ...of objections or complaints will be heard by either telephone or video during orange or red levels of the traffic light system. • When in-person hearings are resumed all people attending the hearing will be required to either show a valid vaccine certificate or a negative Covid test within the last 48 hours in order to enter the building in which the hearing will be held. 3. If absence of staff to carry out work due to the Omicron outbreak means that work is unable to be...

10. Covid-19-Protocol-LASDP-Traffic-light-system-01.02.2022-.pdf [pdf, 17 KB]

    ...certificates as normal other than: • Any hearings of objections or complaints will be heard by either telephone or video if practicable. • If an in-person hearing is held all people attending the hearing will be required to either show a valid vaccine certificate or a negative Covid test within the last 72 hours in order to enter the building in which the hearing will be held. Patricia McConnell Licensing Authority of Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers 1 Februar...