6.1   Legislation
6.2   Employment Conditions
6.3   Equal Opportunity

51. Hammond, Suzanne & Harbridge, Raymond
The Impact of the Employment Contracts Act on Women at Work, (1993) 18(1): 15-30.
Argues that the "freedom of contract" principles of the Employment Contracts Act work to disadvantage women.
Related section: [ 7.3 ]


52. Hill, Linda & Du Plessis, Rosemary
Tracing the Similarities, Identifying the Differences: Women and the Employment Contracts Act, (1993) 18(1): 31-43.
Examines the impact of the Employment Contracts Act on women in different fields (clerical workers, cleaners and nurses). The similarities and differences between the occupations and their respective means of bargaining are discussed.
Related sections: [ 1.3, 4.2 ]


53. Hyman, Prue
Equal Pay for Women after the Employment Contracts Act: Legislation and Practice - the Emperor with No Clothes?, (1993) 18(1): 44-57.
Outlines the changes to the Equal Pay Act 1972 and other legislation made contemporaneously with the passage of the Employment Contracts Act. Assesses the current strength of equal pay legislation.
Related sections: [ 1.4, 7.3 ]


54. Jagoze, Pheroze
Babies and Bosses: An Examination of Section 41 of the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987, (1994) 19(2): 131-150.
Outlines employer responsibilities to ensure ongoing employment for parents returning to the workplace. The main provision, section 41 of the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987, is examined.
Related sections: [ 4.2, 7.3 ]


55. Mulgan, Margaret
Women at Work: Ensuring Equity in the Employment Relationship: The Case for a Minimum Code, (1993) 18(1): 9-14.
Argues the case for a protective minimum code incorporating the needs of women in the workplace.
Related sections: [ 1.1, 7.1, 7.2 ]


[See also articles numbered: 5, 13, 97]

56. Geare, A.J.
Sexual Harassment: Modern Issue - Ancient Problem, (1997/1998) 22(3)/23(1): 241-276.
Traces the history of sexual harassment through case analysis and reference to media-publicised harassment allegations.
Related section: [ 8.3 ]


57. Harbridge, Raymond & Street, Maryan
Labour Market Adjustment and Women in the Service Industry: A Survey, (1995) 20(1): 23-34.
Presents the results of a survey of women working in the service industry and concludes that many have not fared well since the introduction of the Employment Contracts Act.
Related sections: [ 7.3, 8.1 ]


58. McAndrew, Ian; Dowling, Dermott J.; Woodward, Sean
Gender Patterns in the New Zealand Employment Tribunal: Some Notes on Theory and Research, (1997/1998) 22(3)/23(1): 277-300.
Reviews theoretical perspectives on gender issues and assesses data on 1993-1994 Employment Tribunal decisions.
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Related section: [ 1.2 ]


59. Morris, Caroline
An Investigation into Gender Bias in the Employment Institutions, (1996) 21(1): 67-90.
Investigates decisions of the Employment Court and Tribunal, finding evidence for gender bias in awards made to parties to compensate humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to feelings.
Related section: [ 1.2 ]


60. Ryan, Rose
Women at Work: Issues for the 1990s: Introduction to the Collection, (1993) 18(1): 1-7.
Defines contemporary issues surrounding women and work and highlights solutions for achieving equity.


61. Strachan, Jane; Payne, Monica; Duirs, Lindsay
"Second Class Citizens"?: Researching the Position of General Staff Women in New Zealand Universities, (1994) 19(2): 181-193.
Surveys attitudes of university women general staff, concluding that "second class citizenship" is perceived more in relationship to women academic staff than to male general staff.
Related section: [ 8.1 ]


[See also articles numbered: 79, 97]

62. Freyer, Louise
Unjustifiable Dismissal: Procedural Fairness and the Employer, (1997) 22(2): 143-157.
Discusses the procedural fairness rule with regard to unjustifiable dismissal and addresses whether or not the rule is also fair to employers.
Related sections: [ 1.2, 7.2 ]


63. Wilson, Margaret
Contractualism and the Employment Contracts Act 1991: Can They Deliver Equality for Women?, (1994) 19(3): 256-274.
Questions whether employment equality for women is possible under the Employment Contracts Act, focusing on inequalities of bargaining strength and women's political power.
Related sections: [ 1.3, 7.3 ]


[See also article numbered: 22, 97, 108]

B. Index

B.7. The State