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...
Median Wage Exemption and Care Workforce Work to Residence
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has recently released an amendment... read more
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has recently released an amendment which means five sectors are allowed to be exempted from median...
Employment Law / November 29, 2022
Uber Drivers not Contractors but Employees
The Employment Court recently issued a second decision on Uber... read more
The Employment Court recently issued a second decision on Uber drivers challenging their status as independent contractors, finding this time...
Agreements / November 25, 2022
Mental Health Obligations in the Workplace
WorkSafe New Zealand has released further resources and guidance... read more
WorkSafe New Zealand has released further resources and guidance for businesses on managing mental health in the workplace, in line...
Employment Law / November 25, 2022
Mental Health Obligations in the Workplace
We recently discussed WorkSafe’s approach to mental health... read more
We recently discussed WorkSafe’s approach to mental health at work and expectations that PCBU’s identify mental health risks and eliminate...
Employment Law / October 27, 2022
Proposed limitations on Restraints of Trade
The Employment Relations (Restraint of Trade) Amendment Bill... read more
The Employment Relations (Restraint of Trade) Amendment Bill (ROT Bill) is being considered by Parliament, and seeks to stop restraints...
Employment Law / October 27, 2022
Fair Pay Agreements Bill passes Select Committee stage
The Fair Pay Agreements Bill (FPAB) introduced in March 2022... read more
The Fair Pay Agreements Bill (FPAB) introduced in March 2022 has now passed the Select Committee stage and will continue...
Employment Law / October 27, 2022
Median Wage Increase and other Immigration Developments
The median wage will be increased from current $27.76 to $29.66... read more
The median wage will be increased from current $27.76 to $29.66 per hour on 27 February 2023. It means for...
Employment Law / October 27, 2022
Policy Handbooks – Fixed Price Offer
Being clear about what is expected of employees is a fundamental... read more
Being clear about what is expected of employees is a fundamental part in ensuring a successful employment relationship. An employee...
Employment Law / October 27, 2022
Update to the Quarry Operations Regulations
The Health and Safety at Work (Mining Operations and Quarry Operations)... read more
The Health and Safety at Work (Mining Operations and Quarry Operations) Regulations 2022 have been amended with new changes being...
Employment Law / September 23, 2022