We have updated this article previously issued in Inform, in... read more
We have updated this article previously issued in Inform, in light of an Employment Relations Authority determination issued in late...
Minimum Standards & Volunteers
In New Zealand volunteers are at the heart of many organisations... read more
In New Zealand volunteers are at the heart of many organisations from sporting clubs and schools to charitable organisations. However,...
General / February 25, 2017
Union delegate to be treated like other employees: Case Summary
A recent decision by the Employment Court determined that a company... read more
A recent decision by the Employment Court determined that a company unlawfully terminated one of their employees due to his...
General / February 25, 2017
Unlawful premiums on employment: Case Summary
A recent Employment Court decision has determined that a recruitment... read more
A recent Employment Court decision has determined that a recruitment agency breached the Wages Protection Act 1983 (WPA) by charging premiums...
General / February 25, 2017
Employee or Volunteer?
A recent decision by the Employment Court considered a claim... read more
A recent decision by the Employment Court considered a claim by a volunteer worker that they were actually an employee. ...
General / February 25, 2017
Reminder! All employment agreements have to be updated by 1 April 2017
All employers have until 1 April 2017 to ensure all their existing... read more
All employers have until 1 April 2017 to ensure all their existing employment agreements are amended to reflect the changes to the...
General / February 25, 2017