The Employment Court’s decision in the Uber case, holding that... read more
The Employment Court’s decision in the Uber case, holding that drivers were employees and not contractors, will proceed to the...
New case finds unpaid student interns are employees
In a further case exploring the expanding definition of “work”,... read more
In a further case exploring the expanding definition of “work”, the Employment Relations Authority has concluded in Association of Professionals...
Cases / July 25, 2023
Legislation Updates
Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment... read more
Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill This Bill was introduced in Parliament on 20 March 2024, and had its...
Bill / November 22, 2024
Gloriavale Women Held to be Employees not Volunteers
Case Details The Employment Court has recently found in Pilgrim... read more
Case Details The Employment Court has recently found in Pilgrim v Attorney-General [2023] NZEmpC 105, that six female former residents...
Cases / July 25, 2023
Parental Leave and Employment Protection (Shared Leave) Amendment Bill
This proposed Bill will allow a spouse or partner caring for... read more
This proposed Bill will allow a spouse or partner caring for a child to split paid parental leave or take...
Bill / July 25, 2023
Worker Protection (Migrant and Other Employees) Bill passes
This Bill passed its third reading and is anticipated to come... read more
This Bill passed its third reading and is anticipated to come into law soon. The primary purpose of the bill...
Bill / July 25, 2023
Lessons in relying on health and safety consultants
In December 2020, Zenthe Ltd (Zenthe) engaged a labour for hire... read more
In December 2020, Zenthe Ltd (Zenthe) engaged a labour for hire company (AWF) to provide workers to work in its...
Consultation / July 25, 2023
Immigration Updates – June 2023
New changes regarding occupations on the Green List came into... read more
New changes regarding occupations on the Green List came into effect on 29 May 2023. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced...
Employment Law / June 28, 2023
Health and Safety Representatives – law change passed
The Health and Safety at Work (Health and Safety Representatives... read more
The Health and Safety at Work (Health and Safety Representatives and Committees) Amendment Act 2023 has now passed into law,...
Acts / June 28, 2023
Fair Pay Agreement Update
A further four Fair Pay Agreements (FPA) have now been approved... read more
A further four Fair Pay Agreements (FPA) have now been approved and the bargaining side formation has commenced. These are:...
Employment Law / June 28, 2023