7.1   Government
7.2   The Law
7.3   Legislation

177. Bolger, Hon. J.B.
The Government's Role in Industrial Relations, (1982) 7(1): 35-37.
Briefly analyses the Government's role in controlling conflict and influencing the parties through legislation.
Related sections: [ 2.2, 7.3 ]


178. Endres, Tony
The New Zealand Full Employment Goal: A Survey of Changing Views 1950-1980, (1984) 9(1): 33-44.
A study of government's policymakers' views of the goal of full employment, examining the conflicts of this goal with other policy objectives.
Related section: [ 4.6 ]


179. Farmer, James A.
"Legislation on Redundancy?, (1976) 1(2): 41-42.
A discussion of the submissions on redundancy by the Minister of Labour, giving a guide to the government's position on the legislation it wishes to see enacted later in the year.
Related sections: [ 4.6, 7.3 ]


180. Rodger, Hon. Stan
The Government's Role in Industrial Relations, (1985) 10(2): 103-104.
Discusses tripartite talks, union amalgamations and voluntary unionism.
Related section: [ 3.1 ]


181. Walsh, Pat
The Struggle for Power and Control in the New Corporations: The First Year of Industrial Relations in the State-Owned Enterprises, (1988) 13(2): 179-189.
Identifies and discusses the principal industrial relations issues that have emerged in the first year of operation of state-owned enterprises.
Related section: [ 1.2 ]


[See also articles numbered: 3, 9, 53, 66, 73, 76, 79, 90, 97, 118, 122, 123, 132, 135, 143, 144, 151, 153, 157, 201, 219, 230, 245, 247, 254]

182. Adzoxornu, Isaacus K.
The Worker, the Labour Court and the Common Law in New Zealand: A Holy Trinity, (1990) 15(1): 61-78.
Argues that New Zealand industrial tribunals have incorrectly interpreted the statutory term "worker" and suggests reform of Labour Court practice in this area.


183. Adzoxornu, Isaacus K.
An Interpretation of the Statutory Term "Worker": A Reply to Geare, (1991) 16(2): 197-200.
A reply to article no. 192.


184. Anderson, Gordon
Procedural Fairness and Unjustified Dismissal, (1983) 8(1): 1-10.
Discusses developments since the Auckland City Council vs Hennessey case (1982) and focuses on aspects of procedural unfairness.


185. Anderson, Gordon
International Labour Standards and the Review of Industrial Law, (1986) 11(1): 27-38.
Examines the ILO conventions that have a bearing on industrial relations structures, looking at the New Zealand government's approach.
Related section: [ 8.2 ]


186. Anderson, Gordon
The Reception of Economic Torts into New Zealand Labour Law: A Preliminary Discussion, (1987) 12(2): 89-100.
Raises issues related to the introduction of the economic torts into New Zealand labour law during the 1970s. Outlines the impacts and the changes associated with the Labour Relations Act.
Related section: [ 2.2 ]


187. Anderson, Gordon
The Origins and Development of the Personal Grievance Jurisdiction in New Zealand, (1988) 13(3): 257-275.
Discusses the personal grievance procedure from its introduction to its reform in 1987. Stresses the role of the Arbitration Court therein.
Related section: [ 2.2 ]


188. Boast, Richard
Injunctions and Compliance Orders: Some Procedural Issues, (1988) 13(1): 33-40.
Defines injunctions and contempt of court, discusses causes of actions, matters of evidence and proof and the Labour Court.


189. Boast, Richard
The Sexual Harassment Provisions of the Labour Relations Act, (1988) 13(3): 285-289.
An overview of the statutory provisions relating to sexual harassment commenting on its definition, relationship to personal grievance and matters of evidence and proof.


190. Ferguson, Judith
Personal Grievances Arising from Redundancy: Life after Hale and the Employment Contracts Act 1991, (1992) 17(3): 371-385.
Examines decisions of the Labour Court and Court of Appeal concerning personal grievance cases arising from redundancy, taking account of the Employment Contracts Act regime.
Related sections: [ 4.6, 7.3 ]


191. Geare, A.J.
Dismissal Cases 1990-1991, (1992) 17(1): 109-117.
Considers recent Court decisions related to dismissals and their impact on industrial relations practice.
Related section: [ 4.6 ]


192. Geare, A.J.
An Interpretation of the Statutory Term "Worker": A Comment, (1991) 16(2): 193-196.
Addresses conflicting interpretations of the statutory term "worker".


193. Haigh, John
Industrial Relations: Will they Survive the Labour Relations Act 1987?, (1987) 12(2): 119-121.
Examines the use of interim injunctions in industrial law.


194. Harbridge, Raymond
Whatever Happened to Second Tier Settlements? A Survey of Settlements under the Labour Relations Act 1987, (1988) 13(2): 143-156.
Examines what happened to second tier settlements in the 1987/88 wage round with employers now able to dismantle the system of national awards and eliminate secondary bargaining.
Related section: [ 3.2 ]


195. Hicks, Colleen
Does the Sexual Harassment Procedure Work?, (1988) 13(3): 291-293.
Critiques the treatment of sexual harassment as provided for by the grievance procedure within the Labour Relations Act 1987.


196. Hodge, Bill
An Introduction to the Industrial Court, (1976) 1(2): 32-36.
Examines the functions of the Court.
Related section: [ 7.3 ]


197. Hughes, John
Damages in the Economic Torts, (1987) 12(2): 101-105.
Examines the principles governing the award of damages through actions in the economic torts. Applies those principles to industrial relations and discusses the possible impacts.


198. Hughes, John
The New Jurisdiction: The Impact of the Labour Relations Act, (1988) 13(3): 277-283.
Discusses the impact of the LAbour Relations Act5 1987 on personal grievances, highlighting the workers covered, unjustifiable dismissal and remedies.


199. Kiely, Peter & Caisley, Andréw
Discrimination in Focus, (1992) 17(3): 359-370.
Examines present anti-discrimination law in New Zealand.
Related sections: [ 1.4, 6.1, 7.3 ]


200. Richardson, Sir Ivor
The Role of the Courts in Industrial Relations, (1987) 12(2): 113-118.
Discusses the role of the Courts of general jurisdiction, particularly the High Court and Court of Appeal in industrial relations.


201. Roth, Herbert
Legalised Theft by Deregistration, (1986) 11(1): 21-26.
Explores the history of deregistration provisions in industrial relations and suggests how these provisions have been used by governments
Related section: [ 7.1 ]


202. Vranken, Martin
The Applicability of the Common Law in an Industrial Relations Context (with special reference to industrial action): A Comment, (1987) 12(2): 107-112.
Reflects on the relationship between coon law and industrial law, discussion labour law in Western Europe by was of contrast.
Related section: [ 8.2 ]


[See also articles numbered: 17, 20, 54, 56, 93, 110, 119, 123, 175, 205, 234, 235]

203. Anderson, Gordon
The Employment Contracts Act 1991: An Employer's Charter?, (1991) 16(2): 127-142
Studies the changes to the bargaining system and the implications of a labour law regime based on contract regarding the Employment Contracts Act 1991.
Related sections: [ 1.3, 2.2 ]


204. Boon, Bronwyn
Remedies for Unjustifiable Dismissal under the Labour Relations Act 1987, (1992) 17(1): 101-107.
Presents the results of a survey of remedies awarded in unjustifiable dismissal cases decisioned in the period 1987 to 1991.


205. Boon, Bronwyn
Procedural Fairness and the Unjustifiable Dismissal Decision, (1992) 17(3): 301-317.
Reports the results of a survey of dismissal appeals to assess the impact of legislation that would remove consideration of procedural fairness from the unjustified dismissal decision.
Related section: [ 7.2 ]


206. Boxall, Peter
Would the Good Employer Please Step Forward? A Discussion of the "Good Employer" Concept in the State Sector Act 1988, (1991) 16(3): 143-158.
Analyses the good employer principle contained in the Act against a backdrop of private and public sector thought in respect of good employment behaviour.
Related section: [ 4.2 ]


207. Brosnan, Peter & Rea, David
An Adequate Minimum Code: A Basis for Freedom, Justice and Efficiency in the Labour Market, (1991) 16(2): 143-158.
Explores the case for expanding and improving the minimum code of employment protections, arguing that an adequate minimum code encourages a more efficient use of labour.
Related section: [ 1.2 ]


208. Buchanan, Graeme
The Policy Objectives of the Injunction and Compliance Order Provisions in the Labour Relations Act 1987, (1988) 13(1): 41-47.
Examines the impact of the injunction and compliance order provisions on industrial action
Related section: [ 2.2 ]


209. Farmer, James A.
Labour Relations - a Takeover by the State?, (1978) 3(3): 97-104.
Impact of the legal system on industrial relations. Outlines the changes in state regulation from 1894 to 1978, describing the effects on the parties.
Related sections: [ 1.3, 2.1 ]


210. Hodge, Bill
Industrial Relations Legislation in 1984, (1985) 10(1): 29-33.
Outlines and discusses the major changes in industrial relations legislation to take place in New Zealand during 1984.


211. Hodge, Bill
Industrial Relations Legislation in 1985, (1985) 10(3): 157-161.
Outlines and discusses the major changes in industrial legislation to take place in New Zealand during 1985.


212. Hodge, Bill
Industrial Relations Legislation in 1986, (1987) 12(1): 43-46.
Outlines and discusses the changes in new Zealand industrial legislation during 1986.


213. Hughes, John
Suspension and the Non-striking Worker, (1981) 6(2): 67-72.
Examines the background and case law arising from the suspension of non-striking workers in the Industrial Relations Act 1973. Discusses the limitations on employers' power to suspend such workers.
Related sections: [ 2.1, 3.2, 3.5 ]


214. Hughes, John & Anderson, Gordon
Injunctions and Compliance Orders: An Analysis of the Labour Court's Powers and Decisions, (1988) 13(1): 49-62.
Outlines the provisions of the Labour Relations Act 1987 that relate to the lawfulness of strike action and the remedies available in the case of unlawful strikes.
Related section: [ 2.2 ]


215. Hughes, John
The Employment Tribunal and the Employment Court, (1991) 16(2): 175-183.
Examines aspects of the new Employment Tribunal and Employment Court within the overall framework of the Employment Contracts Act 1991.


216. Kiely, Peter & Caisley, Andréw
One Year of Practise with the Act, (1992) 17(2): 233-241.
Examines the legal issues that have arisen since the introduction of the Employment Contracts Act 1991, and records the approach of the Employment Court and the Employment Tribunal.
Related section: [ 2.2 ]


217. Roper, Karen
The Impact of the Remuneration Act 1979-1980, (1982) 7(1): 1-12.
Outlines the history of the Act and explores economic, industrial relations, political and constitutional implications. Assesses the reasons for the Act's failure.
Related section: [ 5.1 ]


218. Szakats, Alexander
Maternity Leave Legislation: The Timidity of the New Zealand Approach, (1981) 6(1): 11-19.
Examines the Maternity Leave and Employment Protection Act 1980 and compares it to the corresponding British and West German legislation.
Related sections: [ 6.1, 8.2 ]


[See also articles numbered: 2, 4, 9, 17, 18, 19, 22, 26, 31, 32, 34, 35, 39, 50, 51, 54, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 65, 73, 76, 81, 90, 111, 112, 113, 115, 116, 120, 128, 147, 159, 160, 164, 177, 179, 190, 196, 199, 221, 231, 236, 240, 243, 246, 248, 261, 262]

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