Personal liability for Directors – a cautionary tale from the South

Personal liability for Directors – a cautionary tale from the South

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...

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Agreements / March 24, 2022

Juggling Immigration and Employment Law Obligations: Court decision issued

Juggling Immigration and Employment Law Obligations: Court decision issued

The Employment Court has decided a challenge to the Employment... read more

The Employment Court has decided a challenge to the Employment Relations Authority (Authority) decision Dilshaad Gill v Restaurant Brands Limited, which...

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Agreements / February 17, 2022

Restraint of Trade (ROT) – Are they enforceable

Restraint of Trade (ROT) – Are they enforceable

In a nutshell, restraints are enforceable to the extent that... read more

In a nutshell, restraints are enforceable to the extent that they allow the employer to secure its interests after an...

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Agreements / February 17, 2022

Holidays and Employee Entitlements FAQ

Holidays and Employee Entitlements FAQ

With the upcoming public holidays and long weekends make sure... read more

With the upcoming public holidays and long weekends make sure you understand your obligations and entitlements by checking out our...

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Agreements / January 21, 2021

Government releases Discussion Paper on Fair Pay Agreements

Government releases Discussion Paper on Fair Pay Agreements

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has... read more

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released a Discussion Paper for the design of the Fair Pay...

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Agreements / December 17, 2019

Trial periods

Trial periods

Trial periods are now limited (effective 6 May 2019) to employers... read more

Trial periods are now limited (effective 6 May 2019) to employers with less than 20 employees, and should be removed...

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Agreements / September 26, 2019

Fixed term agreements – do you have genuine reasons?

Fixed term agreements – do you have genuine reasons?

A recent Employment Court case, discussed below held that ordinary... read more

A recent Employment Court case, discussed below held that ordinary business risk or the general risk of financial insecurity is...

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Agreements / August 19, 2019

Collective Bargaining – Code of Good Faith

Collective Bargaining – Code of Good Faith

A new Code of Good Faith in Collective Bargaining (Code) under... read more

A new Code of Good Faith in Collective Bargaining (Code) under the Employment Relations Act 2000 (Act) has been approved...

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Acts / May 22, 2019

Are your workers available? – Update on Availability Provisions

Are your workers available? – Update on Availability Provisions

Many employers are grappling with what availability requirements... read more

Many employers are grappling with what availability requirements mean for their workplace, and a recent Employment Court case, discussed below,...

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Agreements / May 22, 2019

Release of the Fair Pay Agreement Working Group Report

Release of the Fair Pay Agreement Working Group Report

The Fair Pay Agreement Working Group has released a Report of... read more

The Fair Pay Agreement Working Group has released a Report of recommendations on the Fair Pay Agreement (FPA). For more...

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Agreements / February 20, 2019