The recently formed coalition government, led by National and... read more

The recently formed coalition government, led by National and New Zealand First along with the ACT party, will implement pivotal...

Q: I’ve had a request under the Privacy Act 2020 by a former... read more

Q: I’ve had a request under the Privacy Act 2020 by a former employee. The employee wants all personal information...

With the destruction brought about by Cyclone Gabrielle, many... read more

With the destruction brought about by Cyclone Gabrielle, many employers are asking what are our obligations to our employees during...

Fair Pay Agreements (FPA) were introduced by law on 1 December... read more

Fair Pay Agreements (FPA) were introduced by law on 1 December 2022 and so far, there have been four applications...

WorkSafe has recently announced a change in focus from acute... read more

WorkSafe has recently announced a change in focus from acute fatalities to the bigger picture: ‘how work is done’. WorkSafe...

Keeping up with the many and varied changes in Employment Law... read more

Keeping up with the many and varied changes in Employment Law is a challenge for employers and employees alike. Over the...

Closedown periods:  In a closedown period, employees can be... read more

Closedown periods:  In a closedown period, employees can be required to use annual holidays or take unpaid leave.  Closedown periods...

The Employment Court recently issued a second decision on Uber... read more

The Employment Court recently issued a second decision on Uber drivers challenging their status as independent contractors, finding this time...

Looking to upskill your team on the latest in workplace law topics? ... read more

Looking to upskill your team on the latest in workplace law topics?  One of the best ways to practically manage...

In a recent case, A Labour Inspector v Southern Taxis Limited... read more

In a recent case, A Labour Inspector v Southern Taxis Limited [2021] NZCA 705, former directors of a Dunedin taxi...