Open justice system fundamental but can be an Employment Court stumbling block

Open justice system fundamental but can be an Employment Court stumbling block
Courts are aware of considerations in favour of granting name suppression in a modern and evolving legal environment. (Image: NZME)
Rachael Judge
Last week, a prospective client approached me with what seemed to be a solid claim against their employer. However, due to their concerns about the stigma involved in bringing proceedings, they ultimately decided not to pursue the claim. Conversely, I have recently had an employer client express concern about defending proceedings in circumstances where their employees would have to act as witnesses and have their details and actions recorded in a public forum. The idea of being caught up in a legal dispute can be intimidating an...

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