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:...
Wage theft by employers may become a criminal offence: New Bill
The Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill was drawn from... read more
The Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill was drawn from the ballot in April 2023 and if passed into law,...
Bill / June 28, 2023
No more total remuneration? New Bill proposes changes to KiwiSaver approach
The Employment Relations (Protection for KiwiSaver Members) Amendment... read more
The Employment Relations (Protection for KiwiSaver Members) Amendment Bill 2023 is being considered by Parliament and seeks to restore grounds...
Bill / June 28, 2023
New 12-month timeframe for raising sexual harassment personal grievances
The Employment Relations (Extended Time for Personal Grievance... read more
The Employment Relations (Extended Time for Personal Grievance for Sexual Harassment) Amendment Bill passed its third reading on 7 June...
Employment Law / June 14, 2023
Immigration Updates – November
Immigration New Zealand post accreditation checks Immigration... read more
Immigration New Zealand post accreditation checks Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has shared that as of 3 November 2023, INZ has...
Employment Law / November 23, 2023
What you need to know about holidays and entitlements this festive season
As we draw closer to the end of the year, employers are faced... read more
As we draw closer to the end of the year, employers are faced with the challenge that is the Holidays Act...
Employment Law / December 17, 2024
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
Fixed Price Offer – Contractor Agreements
Being clear about independent contractors and employees is critical... read more
Being clear about independent contractors and employees is critical for businesses who are using an independent contractor to avoid the...
Employment Law / November 22, 2024
Forfeit This! Employment Agreement Clauses You Shouldn’t Overlook
Employers seeking to recover damages from an employee failing... read more
Employers seeking to recover damages from an employee failing to work their notice period, now have case law dictating a...
Agreements / November 22, 2024
What counts as a failure to disclose?
A recent Employment Court case considered whether an employee’s... read more
A recent Employment Court case considered whether an employee’s failure to disclose their dismissal from previous employment amounted to misrepresentation...
Cases / October 22, 2024