Effective 1 August Copeland Ashcroft will be restructuring its operations into two new entities. Click here to read more

Copeland Ashcroft to restructure into two new firms
Secret Recordings – Do They Justify Dismissal?

Secret Recordings – Do They Justify Dismissal?

A recent Employment Relations Authority (ERA) decision raised... read more

A recent Employment Relations Authority (ERA) decision raised interesting questions as to whether secret recordings which have been obtained in...

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Cases / January 24, 2019

Minimum Wage Increase

Minimum Wage Increase

Effective from 1 April 2019, the minimum wage will rise from... read more

Effective from 1 April 2019, the minimum wage will rise from $16.50 an hour to $17.70. The starting-out and training...

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Government / January 24, 2019

Employment Relations Act Changes passed

Employment Relations Act Changes passed

The Employment Relations Amendment Bill 2018 has passed its third... read more

The Employment Relations Amendment Bill 2018 has passed its third reading in Parliament.  Changes come into effect in two stages,...

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Acts / December 17, 2018

“Tis the season”… for holiday pay queries, and we cover tips on public holiday entitlements here.

“Tis the season”… for holiday pay queries, and we cover tips on public holiday entitlements here.

Paying for public holidays Public holidays are in addition to... read more

Paying for public holidays Public holidays are in addition to annual holidays and there is no minimum period of time...

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Acts / December 17, 2018

Bonus Surprise?

Bonus Surprise?

As we come to the end of the year, some employers may pay a bonus... read more

As we come to the end of the year, some employers may pay a bonus in recognition of past performance...

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General / December 17, 2018

Regulatory Systems (Workforce) Amendment Bill

Regulatory Systems (Workforce) Amendment Bill

The Regulatory Systems (Workforce) Amendment Bill was introduced... read more

The Regulatory Systems (Workforce) Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament on 12 December 2018 as one of three omnibus bills...

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Acts / December 17, 2018