Effective 6 May 2019, new regulations provide that failure to... read more
Effective 6 May 2019, new regulations provide that failure to have a written employment agreement may be punished by a...
Failures of Health and Safety consultants may lead to prosecution
Recent concerns have been raised by WorkSafe NZ in relation to... read more
Recent concerns have been raised by WorkSafe NZ in relation to the quality of the health exposure monitoring, by some...
Health and Safety / April 17, 2019
Employment Relations Act Changes – Active Choice Form
In December 2018 we wrote about the Employment Relations Act... read more
In December 2018 we wrote about the Employment Relations Act 2000 amendments. One of these changes to come into effect...
Acts / April 17, 2019
Health and Safety Update: Sentencing Trends and Enforceable Undertakings
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) came into force... read more
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) came into force on 4 April 2016, and since then, the...
Health and Safety / March 21, 2019
Trial Period Update
Case law on trial periods continues to evolve. In light of... read more
Case law on trial periods continues to evolve. In light of a recent Employment Court judgment, we have (again!) updated...
Acts / March 21, 2019
Health and Safety Inspections and Improvement or Prohibition Notices – Case Review
A recent High Court decision has raised the importance of engaging... read more
A recent High Court decision has raised the importance of engaging with health and safety investigations and seeking legal advice...
Health and Safety / March 21, 2019