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Australia: Significant Fine for Volunteer Death

Australia: Significant Fine for Volunteer Death

An Australian Council who pleaded guilty to health and safety... read more

An Australian Council who pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches has been fined $750,000 AUD (half the maximum penalty)...

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Cases / February 17, 2022

Juggling Immigration and Employment Law Obligations: Court decision issued

Juggling Immigration and Employment Law Obligations: Court decision issued

The Employment Court has decided a challenge to the Employment... read more

The Employment Court has decided a challenge to the Employment Relations Authority (Authority) decision Dilshaad Gill v Restaurant Brands Limited, which...

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Agreements / February 17, 2022

Restraint of Trade (ROT) – Are they enforceable

Restraint of Trade (ROT) – Are they enforceable

In a nutshell, restraints are enforceable to the extent that... read more

In a nutshell, restraints are enforceable to the extent that they allow the employer to secure its interests after an...

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Agreements / February 17, 2022

Introduction of the New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme

Introduction of the New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme

Consultation has started, with submissions due by 26 April 2022,... read more

Consultation has started, with submissions due by 26 April 2022, on the Government’s proposed Income Insurance Scheme (Scheme). The Scheme would...

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Consultation / February 17, 2022

COVID-19 Isolation FAQ’s

COVID-19 Isolation FAQ’s

Following New Zealand’s shift into phase two of a possible... read more

Following New Zealand’s shift into phase two of a possible three in the red traffic light setting, we answer the...

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COVID-19 / February 17, 2022

Merry Christmas from Copeland Ashcroft!

Merry Christmas from Copeland Ashcroft!

Kate Ashcroft, Partner, comments on the workplace law year in... read more

Kate Ashcroft, Partner, comments on the workplace law year in review and what to expect in 2022 in this month’s...

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General / December 15, 2021