Kiri Allan case raises issue of mental health in the workplace

Kiri Allan case raises issue of mental health in the workplace
Kiri Allan took leave to focus on her mental health. (Image: NZME)
Rebecca Rendle
There's been close scrutiny this week on the prime minister’s handling of Kiri Allan’s return to work and whether it was adequate, after she took leave to focus on her mental health.Allan was a cabinet minister and not an employee, but the events of this week highlight a topical issue – how employers take care of employees for the good of their mental health. Ministry of Health statistics show that one in five people over 15 years are diagnosed with a mood or anxiety disorder. The reality is that all businesses need t...

More Law & Regulation

Liquidator Damien Grant survives bid to remove him
Property

Liquidator Damien Grant survives bid to remove him

The $200m Ormiston Rise housing project has been the subject of ongoing legal battles.

Maria Slade 30 May 2025
AI reaches the Employment Court
Law & Regulation

Rachael Judge: AI reaches the Employment Court

Litigants should take care to ensure that AI is used appropriately.

Rachael Judge 30 May 2025
Electricity market reform calls proliferating
Law & Regulation

Electricity market reform calls proliferating

But a new report warns there is less winter demand flexibility than thought.

Pattrick Smellie 30 May 2025
Mainzeal liquidators seek $4.1m more from insurers
Property Exclusive

Mainzeal liquidators seek $4.1m more from insurers

Meanwhile, Richard Yan's castle sells for $3.2m. 

Victoria Young 29 May 2025