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You have stumbled on the go-to podcast for all things employment law. Whether you’re an employer, HR professional, or manager we’ve got you covered. Join Sanam, a seasoned employment lawyer, as she demystifies complex legal issues, deciphers employment legislation, shares practical tips, and presents real-world cases. With Law Lenz, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to navigate employment law in New Zealand with confidence. Let’s ensure employment law is done right! Subscribe, follow, and tune in to harness employment relations in your workplace.
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Quick Legal Update: 1st April KiwiSaver & Minimum Wage Changes
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Mar 28, 2026 |
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Sanam is Back! Send Us Your Questions
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Bite-Sized Breakdown: Independent Contractors in Practice
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Are Restraints of Trade Actually Enforceable?
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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The Employment Leave Act - Everything We Know So Far
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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What to Say to Your Legal Representative (and Where to Find One)
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Political Opinions at Work - Can Employees Be Fired for What They Say?
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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RIP Pay Secrecy – How to Prepare for the New Pay Transparency Laws
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Workplace Romances - What the Coldplay Kiss Cam Can Teach Employers
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Good vs Bad Job Ads - What You Can (and Can't) Say
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Ask Law Lenz: Can I Hire Them As A Casual Employee?
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Movies, Lies and Slacking Off - A Spot-On Dismissal Case
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Jun 28, 2025 |
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We're Back, But What in the Pay Equity is Going On?
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May 28, 2025 |
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Minimum Wage is Increasing! Here's Your Quick 2025 Checklist
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Mar 29, 2025 |
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New Zealand's Wage Theft Bill - Could You Be a Criminal?
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Accredited Employers, Brace Yourself - AEWV Changes Ahead
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Employment Law Update: What 2025 Holds for Employers
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Thank You & Happy Holidays from Law Lenz
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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Essential Tips for a Merry Annual Closedown
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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How to Grinch-Proof Your Work Christmas Party!
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Ask Law Lenz Spooky Tales: My Employer Isn't Paying On Time
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Unpack the Holidays Act: The Curly Side of Bereavement Leave
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Law Lenz Update & Newsletter
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Extra Extra! Contractor Certainty and the Proposed Gateway Test
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Emojis at Work - Fun Banter or a HR Nightmare?
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Why Accurate Wage & Time Records Matter
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Right to Disconnect - How NZ Already Has a Framework
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Big Changes Ahead - Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Ask Law Lenz: Permanent Business Closures & Redundancy Requirements
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Probation Periods - The Who, What, When, Where & Why
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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How Laws Are Made & Key Bills to Watch
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Pause & Poll - Shape the Future of Law Lenz!
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Comin' In Hot - Proposed Holidays Act Changes
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Where Rest and Meal Breaks Commonly Go Wrong
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Taboo Talk - Excessive, Misused & Non-Genuine Sick Leave
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Hours of Work - What No One Tells You
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Can the Support Person Be a Spokesperson?
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May 27, 2024 |
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Unpack the Holidays Act: Cashing Up Annual Leave
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May 20, 2024 |
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When to Use a Letter of Variation
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May 13, 2024 |
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Everything You Need to Know About Good Faith
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May 06, 2024 |
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Ask Law Lenz: What Are My Voluntary Redundancy Rights?
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Workplace Woes? Early Resolution Service is the Answer
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Accredited Employer Visa Changes You Shouldn't Miss!
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Apr 14, 2024 |
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Where is Law Lenz Headed?
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Inflation's Impact on Compensation for "Hurt & Humiliation"
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Mar 31, 2024 |
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Unpack the Holidays Act: Transferring Public Holidays with Ease
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Mar 24, 2024 |
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The Coalition Proposes to Shake-up Employment Law
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Mar 17, 2024 |
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Easter Sunday's Weird & Wacky Side
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Mar 10, 2024 |
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Ask Law Lenz: Leap Year, Loopholes & Free Labour
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Mar 03, 2024 |
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Preparing for the Minimum Wage Increase on 1 April 2024
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Feb 25, 2024 |
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Verbal Warnings are Obsolete - Try a Letter of Expectations Instead
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Feb 18, 2024 |
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New Migrant Worker Exploitation Laws - Are You Prepared?
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Feb 11, 2024 |
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Ask Law Lenz: Help! Do I Have to Stop Working From Home?
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Feb 04, 2024 |
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Unpack the Holidays Act: Can I Decline an Annual Leave Request?
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Trial Periods Refresher: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Employee Handbooks: Can't Live Without 'Em
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Ask Law Lenz: Navigating Casuals on Holidays
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Dec 31, 2023 |
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Quick Legal Update: Farewell to Fair Pay & Hello to Trial Periods
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Dec 24, 2023 |
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Unpack the Holidays Act: Is the Public Holiday an Otherwise Working Day?
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Dec 17, 2023 |
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“Try” Before You Hire: Pre-Employment Work Trials
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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Shorts, Jeggings and Everything in Between: Workplace Dress Codes
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Unpack the Holidays Act: Closedown Periods, but the Right Way
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Nov 19, 2023 |
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Quick Legal Update: No More Trial Periods for Accredited Employers
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Hiring 5 Year Olds: Employing Young People in New Zealand
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Nov 05, 2023 |
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Trailer
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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National Government to the Rescue?
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Oct 23, 2023 |