Paulinet Tamaray

Paulinet Tamaray

Paulinet Angela S. Tamaray is a licensed lawyer and a senior legal writer for several Key Media publications, including Australasian Lawyer, and Human Resources Director.

She graduated with a degree in Sociology and a Juris Doctor degree. Her reporting and research cover all areas of law and legislative developments in North America and Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.

She is also an occasional lecturer for postgraduate students, teaching legal medicine, ethics, social sciences and professional writing. Her free time is devoted to offering pro bono legal services to underserved communities.

She is deeply passionate about intersectional feminism, sustainable development, and social justice.

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Failed support and ambush meetings lead to managers’ claims against employer

Failed support and ambush meetings lead to managers’ claims against employer

Two managers sue as employer’s performance management goes wrong

ERA: Parental leave case shows flexibility for adoptive parents

ERA: Parental leave case shows flexibility for adoptive parents

‘Keeping in touch’ days help secure benefits despite working after adoption

Resignation after restructure: when is it a constructive dismissal?

Resignation after restructure: when is it a constructive dismissal?

ERA clarifies employer obligations during organisational changes

Fired before Christmas: Holiday season dismissal leads to hefty compensation

Fired before Christmas: Holiday season dismissal leads to hefty compensation

No proper process followed when terminating worker before Xmas

Long-term injured worker wins dismissal case after business sale

Long-term injured worker wins dismissal case after business sale

ERA clarifies employer's obligations during business transfers

Fired over email: Worker awarded $15,000 for humiliation after improper dismissal

Fired over email: Worker awarded $15,000 for humiliation after improper dismissal

How an employer's failure to follow basic procedures led to hefty penalties

Employer's flawed dismissal process costs $29,000 in compensation

Employer's flawed dismissal process costs $29,000 in compensation

How procedural errors in disciplinary investigation led to substantial payout

Worker awarded compensation after being told to 'not come back'

Worker awarded compensation after being told to 'not come back'

Unpaid wages lead to costly ERA determination for employer

Foreign worker wins case after being charged illegal premium for NZ job

Foreign worker wins case after being charged illegal premium for NZ job

Company and director face hefty fines after ERA investigation

Bullying claims rejected due to lack of evidence detail

Bullying claims rejected due to lack of evidence detail

ERA rules vague accusations insufficient for successful workplace grievance