We wrote about the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Amendment... read more
We wrote about the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Amendment Bill in July 2023, and this did not pass its...
Gender Pay Gap Reporting
On 11 August 2023, the Government announced its commitment to... read more
On 11 August 2023, the Government announced its commitment to closing the pay gap for Kiwi women by introducing mandatory...
Employment Law / August 23, 2023
Health and Safety – Prosecution Update – Company Officer jailed
Recently a Health and Safety Officer of a marine industrial engineering... read more
Recently a Health and Safety Officer of a marine industrial engineering company was sentenced to nine months in prison follow...
Cases / August 23, 2023
Immigration Updates for August
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) released several updates on work... read more
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) released several updates on work visas and announced it will carry out more reviews on Accredited...
Acts / August 23, 2023
Update Uber Court of Appeal decision
The Employment Court’s decision in the Uber case, holding that... read more
The Employment Court’s decision in the Uber case, holding that drivers were employees and not contractors, will proceed to the...
Cases / August 23, 2023
Lessons in relying on health and safety consultants
In December 2020, Zenthe Ltd (Zenthe) engaged a labour for hire... read more
In December 2020, Zenthe Ltd (Zenthe) engaged a labour for hire company (AWF) to provide workers to work in its...
Consultation / July 25, 2023