Cabin crew case: Overnight stopovers not considered ‘work’

Cabin crew case: Overnight stopovers not considered ‘work’

In the recent Employment Court case of E Tu Incorporated v Mount... read more

In the recent Employment Court case of E Tu Incorporated v Mount Cook Airline Limited [2022] NZEmpC 48, cabin crew...

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Cases / May 19, 2022

Modern day slavery – Worker exploitation

Modern day slavery – Worker exploitation

MBIE has released a discussion document on modern day slavery... read more

MBIE has released a discussion document on modern day slavery and worker exploitation (Report) and is seeking feedback on possible...

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Employment Law / May 19, 2022

Real nature of relationships – Gloriavale leavers held to be employees not volunteers

Real nature of relationships – Gloriavale leavers held to be employees not volunteers

The Employment Court has recently decided in Courage & ORS... read more

The Employment Court has recently decided in Courage & ORS v Attorney-General & ORS [2022] NZEmpC 77, that former residents...

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Cases / May 19, 2022

Vaccination risk assessment tool revoked

Vaccination risk assessment tool revoked

This means that the Vaccination Risk Assessment Tool will be... read more

This means that the Vaccination Risk Assessment Tool will be legally revoked effective 12 June 2022.  A more tailored health...

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COVID-19 / May 18, 2022

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