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Webinar: Employment, COVID-19 and Immigration Update

Webinar: Employment, COVID-19 and Immigration Update

With our ever-changing employment, COVID-19 and immigration requirements,... read more

With our ever-changing employment, COVID-19 and immigration requirements, Partners Kate Ashcroft and Naoimh McAllister recently presented a webinar on “Employment,...

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COVID-19 / April 13, 2022

Fair Pay Agreements Bill

Fair Pay Agreements Bill

The Fair Pay Agreements Bill (FPAB) has been introduced, proposing... read more

The Fair Pay Agreements Bill (FPAB) has been introduced, proposing industry bargaining for minimum terms of employment.  Key aspects of...

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Bill / April 13, 2022

We Offer Focused Workplace Training

We Offer Focused Workplace Training

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...

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Agreements / April 13, 2022

Compulsory Employer Accreditation & Paying Staff $27.76 Per Hour

Compulsory Employer Accreditation & Paying Staff $27.76 Per Hour

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...

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Employment Law / March 24, 2022

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

Webinar: Employment, COVID-19 and Immigration Update

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...

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COVID-19 / March 23, 2022

Australia: Significant Fine for Volunteer Death

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)...

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Cases / February 17, 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

COVID-19 Isolation FAQ’s

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...

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COVID-19 / February 17, 2022