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...
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
Compulsory Employer Accreditation and Work Visa Category Framework: Preparing Now
Preparing Now – Steps for Employers There is still uncertainty... read more
Preparing Now – Steps for Employers There is still uncertainty surrounding the finer details of the new Accredited Employer Work...
Immigration / April 24, 2021
Compulsory Employer Accreditation and Work Visa Category Framework: Employer Update
On 7 May 2021 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) released some additional... read more
On 7 May 2021 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) released some additional information about the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). ...
Immigration / April 14, 2021
New fair pay agreement design
In early May 2021, the Government announced further plans for... read more
In early May 2021, the Government announced further plans for the new fair pay agreement (FPA) system, implementing the recommendations...
Government / April 11, 2021