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1. [2015] NZSSAA 94 (30 November 2015) [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...followed the May 1990 USSR model. [19] The new Russian Federation provisions raised the level of guaranteed minimum pension income for old age from 70 roubles a month under the USSR programme, to 100 roubles a month; and increased minimum benefits for disability, for orphans and for 6 the newly created social pensions for those elderly and disabled who do not qualify for work-related labour pensions. The article records the intention to establish individual records for emplo...

2. [2016] NZSSAA 097 (18 November 2016) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...followed the May 1990 USSR model. [19] The new Russian Federation provisions raised the level of guaranteed minimum pension income for old age from 70 roubles a month under the USSR programme, to 100 roubles a month; and increased minimum benefits for disability, for orphans and for 6 the newly created social pensions for those elderly and disabled who do not qualify for work-related labour pensions. The article records the intention to establish individual records for e...

3. VOaVO Fixed Fee schedules updated 29 Sep 22 [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...Application(s)/ Non-Contact Order(s) $190 For • Additional client attendances may be required in instances where: 1. Self-represented litigants are party to proceedings 2. The legally aided person suffers from mental illness/intellectual disability 3. The legally aided person requires an interpreter/translator 4. The legally aided person has difficulties communicating (but doesn’t require an interpreter/translator) Fee can only be claimed once per stage per case. If tw...

4. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui Waikato 28 April 2018 [pdf, 439 KB]

   ...relationship are comprehensive which requires the portfolio to be very broad or have influence over all the related Ministers and portfolios to achieve a holistic approach. Confining discussions within a Ministry of Justice lens is limiting. • Disability Sector – One speaker indicated that Māori constitute 25% of the disability sector. Resourcing for disabilities is inadequate and there is a lack of access to education and employment opportunities which results in persons with d...

5. [2019] NZEmpC 16 Moody v Chamberlain [pdf, 256 KB]

   ...Health and Disability Act 2000 and the Funded Family Care Notice 2013, issued under s 88 of that Act. [2] Mr Dale QC, counsel for the plaintiffs, has applied to the Court for orders appointing a litigation guardian for Shane Chamberlain (adult disabled son of Mrs Moody, plaintiff in EMPC 281/2018) and Marita and John Robinson (adult disabled children of Mr Cliff Robinson, plaintiff in EMPC 368/2018). Issues arose during the course of an earlier telephone conference as to whether...

6. Auckland Standards Committee 4 v Holdaway [2022] NZLCDT 49 (22 December 2022) [pdf, 145 KB]

   ...although not forever. What are the likely reasons for Ms Holdaway’s practice deficits? [14] At the liability hearing, and through her affidavit material and exhibits filed electronically late on 15 December, she advances a case that she has been disabled by a variety of health problems. She presents an heroic picture of herself as a practitioner who has soldiered on at work, despite the severity and range of her symptoms. [15] The following sentences of this paragraph of this d...

7. About the Tribunal

   The Tribunal is an independent judicial body that hears claims relating to breaches of the: Human Rights Act 1993 Privacy Act 2020 Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 The Tribunal is administered by the Ministry of Justice and is completely separate from the Human Rights Commission, Privacy Commissioner, and Health and Disability Commissioner. The Chairperson and Deputy Chairpersons are appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister of Justice. Members of...

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8. [2008] NZEmpC WC 6/08 Crook v Sovereign Services Ltd [pdf, 15 KB]

   ...from her previous co-employees than she really had and this realisation was devastating to her. [7] In assessing an appropriate level of costs, ability to pay is a relevant factor. In this case the plaintiff’s ability is impacted by her ongoing disability which causes her to be still unemployed and receiving payments under her disability income protection insurance which is approximately one-third less than her pre-disability earnings. She has a mortgage and usual outgoings as w...

9. [2023] NZEmpC 43 Butt v Attorney-General [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...should exercise its discretion to stay these proceedings. [3] The grounds on which order [1](b) above is sought are that: (a) these proceedings were brought against officers of the Crown; (b) responsibility for this litigation and for provision of Disability Support Services has now shifted to Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People; and (c) the Attorney-General was named in some of the parallel proceedings. [4] In support of the application for a stay, the defendants rely on:...

10. Position profile: Human Rights Commissioner (with responsibility for indigenous rights) [pdf, 54 KB]

    ...the Chief Commissioner; and (b) not less than 3 and not more than 4 other Commissioners. There must be a Commissioner, other than the Chief Commissioner, appointed to lead the work of the Commission in each of the following priority areas: (a) disability rights (the Disability Rights Commissioner): (b) equal employment opportunities (including pay equity) (the Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner): (c) race relations (the Race Relations Commissioner). 2...