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Government urged to provide clearer definition of Employee.

Government urged to provide clearer definition of Employee.

The Government has long signaled its intent to provide better... read more

The Government has long signaled its intent to provide better protection for contactors, and to this end a recent report...

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Bill / July 21, 2022

Accredited Employer Work Visa – Additional requirements for franchisees and controlling third parties

Accredited Employer Work Visa – Additional requirements for franchisees and controlling third parties

The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is the new work visa... read more

The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is the new work visa being introduced by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) on 4...

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Employment Law / July 21, 2022

Seminar: Gaining a Competitive Edge in Today’s Climate

Seminar: Gaining a Competitive Edge in Today’s Climate

We invite you to a seminar and panel discussion presented by... read more

We invite you to a seminar and panel discussion presented by Copeland Ashcroft Law and Findex Human Resources and Health...

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Employment Law / July 13, 2022

Officer Prosecutions on the rise – do you know your obligations?

Officer Prosecutions on the rise – do you know your obligations?

Recent WorkSafe prosecutions show an increasing focus on officers,... read more

Recent WorkSafe prosecutions show an increasing focus on officers, including directors of small businesses, as discussed here and here. A...

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Employment Law / June 21, 2022

Accredited Employer Work Visa – Exemptions to Median Wage

Accredited Employer Work Visa – Exemptions to Median Wage

Immigration New Zealand has released exemptions to their requirement... read more

Immigration New Zealand has released exemptions to their requirement to be paid the median wage ($27.76 per hour) to obtain...

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Employment Law / June 15, 2022

The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022

The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022

The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act... read more

The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022 (Act) will replace the Protected Disclosures Act 2000 on 1 July 2022, increasing protection...

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Acts / June 15, 2022