The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is the new work visa... read more
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is the new work visa being introduced by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) on 4...
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...
Agreements / March 24, 2022
Webinar: Employment, COVID-19 and Immigration Update
Copeland Ashcroft invites you to a one hour webinar on Tuesday... read more
Copeland Ashcroft invites you to a one hour webinar on Tuesday 5 April at 11.00am, on: Immigration changes Getting ready...
COVID-19 / March 23, 2022
Australia: Significant Fine for Volunteer Death
An Australian Council who pleaded guilty to health and safety... read more
An Australian Council who pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches has been fined $750,000 AUD (half the maximum penalty)...
Cases / February 17, 2022
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...
Agreements / February 17, 2022
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...
Agreements / February 17, 2022
COVID-19 Isolation FAQ’s
Following New Zealand’s shift into phase two of a possible... read more
Following New Zealand’s shift into phase two of a possible three in the red traffic light setting, we answer the...
COVID-19 / February 17, 2022
The Traffic Lights and workplace vaccination requirements
The COVID-19 Protection framework “traffic lights” come with... read more
The COVID-19 Protection framework “traffic lights” come with new mandates and considerations for workplace vaccination. Key takeaways for employers include:...
COVID-19 / December 03, 2021
What you need to know about holidays and entitlements for this festive season
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...
Employment Law / November 24, 2021
Compliance Q&A: Employment law and COVID-19
With the ever-changing situation of COVID-19 make sure you understand... read more
With the ever-changing situation of COVID-19 make sure you understand your obligations and entitlements by checking out our latest article...
COVID-19 / August 26, 2021