INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS – Minimum Wage Act

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS – Minimum Wage Act

A private member Amendment Bill proposing to extend the minimum... read more

A private member Amendment Bill proposing to extend the minimum wage rate to independent contractors is being reviewed by New...

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General / October 25, 2016

Charlie Arms-Harris speaks to Jonny Turner on public holidays and leave entitlements

Charlie Arms-Harris speaks to Jonny Turner on public holidays and leave entitlements

Copeland Ashcroft employment law specialist Charlie Arms-Harris... read more

Copeland Ashcroft employment law specialist Charlie Arms-Harris speaks to Jonny Turner on the Hokonui Muster around Mondayisation of public holidays...

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General / October 25, 2016

Managing the Minefield – Drug and Alcohol Testing

Managing the Minefield – Drug and Alcohol Testing

New Alcohol Limits Changes are coming. The Land Transport Amendment... read more

New Alcohol Limits Changes are coming. The Land Transport Amendment Bill 2013 passed its third and final reading on 30...

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General / October 25, 2016

ACCRUED EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS – is the old employer liable to the new employer for payment?

ACCRUED EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS – is the old employer liable to the new employer for payment?

The Court of Appeal says NO. In light of the Court of Appeal’s... read more

The Court of Appeal says NO. In light of the Court of Appeal’s decision in Pacific Flight Catering Ltd v...

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General / September 25, 2016

Law Blog: Pay properly for public holidays?

Law Blog: Pay properly for public holidays?

By Lucia Vincent Paying properly for public holidays beats paying... read more

By Lucia Vincent Paying properly for public holidays beats paying penalties if you don’t, writes employment lawyer Lucia Vincent. Many...

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General / September 25, 2016

Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace

Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace

The Copeland Ashcroft Law Team recently presented a seminar... read more

The Copeland Ashcroft Law Team recently presented a seminar roadshow on the crossover between employment law and health and safety obligations, and...

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General / August 25, 2016