From 24 May 2021, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will change the... read more
From 24 May 2021, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will change the hourly rate calculation for employees required to sleepover as...
Changes to Sick Leave Entitlements
The Government has previously signaled changes to the Holidays... read more
The Government has previously signaled changes to the Holidays Act 2003, as advised in our February article. The Holidays (Increasing...
Acts / May 27, 2021
Immigration’s Broader Border Powers – COVID-19 Immigration Powers Extended
On 10 May 2021, the Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment... read more
On 10 May 2021, the Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Act 2021 was enacted, extending the Government’s temporary powers relating to...
Immigration / May 27, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination – FAQs
With the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination well underway in... read more
With the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination well underway in New Zealand, many employers are asking whether they can...
COVID-19 / May 03, 2021
Bereavement leave entitlements extended
From 31 March 2021, employees are entitled to three days’ paid... read more
From 31 March 2021, employees are entitled to three days’ paid bereavement leave if they or their partner experiences a...
General / May 03, 2021
Extension of “vulnerable employees” definition to include Security Services
The protection for “vulnerable employees” under the Employment... read more
The protection for “vulnerable employees” under the Employment Relations Act 2000 (Act) will be extended from 1 July 2021 to...
Acts / May 03, 2021