Business Law Library & Tracker
Equality, Discrimination & Accessibility
Fair treatment at work and in services, harassment and accessibility.
Sources last reviewed 7 Sept 2026
Main law guides
158
Acts, regulations and codes worth reading first
Topics
60
Plain-English clusters
Published case explainers
98
Selected cases with a business lesson
Tracked updates
13
New, amended & reviewed
Plain-English explainers, not legal advice. Use the linked official source for section-level detail, and get advice for your situation.
Get legal helpMain laws
Human Rights Act 1993
1993 No 82
Equal Pay Act 1972
1972 No 118
Harassment Act 1997
1997 No 92
New Zealand Sign Language Act 2006
2006 No 18
Cases
Singh v McKee
Employers must ensure redundancy processes are thorough, fair, and well-documented to avoid findings of unjustified dismissal. When dismissals are challenged,...
McGearty v Air New Zealand Ltd
Employers cannot rely solely on collective agreements or industry standards to justify actions that disadvantage employees due to age. They must actively consider...
E Tū Inc v Singh
Employers and unions must ensure that disciplinary processes are conducted fairly, with clear reasons for dismissal and a genuine opportunity for employees to...
Hu v Passion Fresh Ltd
Employers and host businesses must understand their roles and obligations when engaging labour hire workers. Employees must raise personal grievances directly with...
Preece v Synlait Milk Ltd
Employers should ensure that workplace policies, such as vaccination requirements, are implemented with proper consultation and communication. Employees must have...
Turner v Te Whatu Ora
Employers can justify dismissal for serious misconduct arising from social media posts if those posts damage the organisation’s reputation or breach codes of...