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Recent Employment Law changes – FAQs on hours of work, shift cancellation, secondary employment and deductions

Recent Employment Law changes – FAQs on hours of work, shift cancellation, secondary employment and deductions

Changes to various pieces of employment legislation came into... read more

Changes to various pieces of employment legislation came into effect on 1 April 2016.  We wrote about the changes here https://www.copelandashcroft.co.nz/news/zero-hour-contract-restrictions; https://www.copelandashcroft.co.nz/news/employment-standards-legislation-bill-passes...

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General / January 25, 2016

Corporate Manslaughter provision to be debated in Parliament

Corporate Manslaughter provision to be debated in Parliament

The New Zealand Government is considering the addition of a corporate... read more

The New Zealand Government is considering the addition of a corporate manslaughter offence to the Health and Safety Reform Bill...

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General / December 25, 2015

Law Blog: Contracting Solutions to Avoid Employees?

Law Blog: Contracting Solutions to Avoid Employees?

By Lucia Vincent Employees cost employers cash.  Not just wages,... read more

By Lucia Vincent Employees cost employers cash.  Not just wages, but the risk involved when dismissing staff, can cost businesses...

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General / December 25, 2015

InTouch – Newsletters

InTouch – Newsletters

Copeland Ashcroft Law prepares a quarterly newsletter, In Touch,... read more

Copeland Ashcroft Law prepares a quarterly newsletter, In Touch, with Progressive Consulting. In Touch keeps our clients and the public...

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General / December 25, 2015

EMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES – GOOD FOR BUSINESS

EMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES – GOOD FOR BUSINESS

Employment law is set to change. Passed into law on 6 November... read more

Employment law is set to change. Passed into law on 6 November 2014, the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2013 (“the...

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General / November 25, 2015

Article: Changing payroll and employment law

Article: Changing payroll and employment law

By Janet Copeland On 1 April 2011 significant employment law... read more

By Janet Copeland On 1 April 2011 significant employment law changes took effect. This article summarises key legislative changes, impending...

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General / November 25, 2015