Copeland Ashcroft Law Principal Janet Copeland recently spoke... read more
Copeland Ashcroft Law Principal Janet Copeland recently spoke on the Morning Report on Radio New Zealand about the latest pay...
Maritime Drug and Alcohol Testing
The law in relation to drug and alcohol testing in workplaces... read more
The law in relation to drug and alcohol testing in workplaces continues to develop slowly in New Zealand, but a...
General / January 25, 2017
Company officer found personally liable for unpaid wages
Company officer held personally liable for unpaid wages A recent... read more
Company officer held personally liable for unpaid wages A recent decision by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) determined that as...
General / January 25, 2017
Changes to Minimum Wage Rates
Changes to Minimum Wage Rates will come into effect from 1 April... read more
Changes to Minimum Wage Rates will come into effect from 1 April 2017. The adult minimum wage rate will increase from...
General / January 25, 2017
Trial Periods – Not as simple as they appear
Since 1 April 2011, all employers, regardless of the number of... read more
Since 1 April 2011, all employers, regardless of the number of staff they have, have been able to employ a...
General / December 25, 2016
Workplace Discrimination
Discrimination claims and complaints are becoming more popular... read more
Discrimination claims and complaints are becoming more popular with employees, and employers need to understand their obligations in this area...
General / November 25, 2016