The law regarding what constitutes work continues to develop,... read more
The law regarding what constitutes work continues to develop, with a recent Employment Court decision confirming that being “on-call” constitutes...
Myriam Mitchell – New Senior Employment Lawyer – Hawkes Bay
Copeland Ashcroft Law are delighted to introduce Myriam Mitchell as... read more
Copeland Ashcroft Law are delighted to introduce Myriam Mitchell as our new senior associate to the Hawkes Bay Copeland Ashcroft Law office Mrs...
General / October 25, 2017
Can you dismiss an employee for lying during a disciplinary investigation?
Can you dismiss an employee for lying during a disciplinary investigation?... read more
Can you dismiss an employee for lying during a disciplinary investigation? The recent Court of Appeal decision, George v Auckland...
General / October 25, 2017
Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill Introduced
On 26 July 2017 the Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill... read more
On 26 July 2017 the Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill (Bill) was introduced into Parliament by Workplace Relations...
General / August 25, 2017
Court guidance on new hours of work law coming – UPDATE
The Employment Relations Authority (Authority) recently escalated... read more
The Employment Relations Authority (Authority) recently escalated the first determination on the new hours of work legislation to the Employment...
General / August 25, 2017
WorkSafe New Zealand v Wai Shing Limited
Injured worker recieves $336,300 following workplace accident... read more
Injured worker recieves $336,300 following workplace accident WorkSafe New Zealand v Wai Shing Limited Background In the health and safety...
General / August 25, 2017