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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

Immigration Updates – NZ Border Opening

Immigration Updates – NZ Border Opening

The government has brought forward aspects of its plan to reopen... read more

The government has brought forward aspects of its plan to reopen New Zealand borders to the world. Further, stage 2...

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General / March 24, 2022

Failure to exercise due diligence results in prosecution for company director

Failure to exercise due diligence results in prosecution for company director

WorkSafe NZ prosecuted small business, Smoke Control NZ (SCNZ)... read more

WorkSafe NZ prosecuted small business, Smoke Control NZ (SCNZ) and its director over the death of a staff member after...

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General / 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

Omicron Phase 3 – What does it look like?

Omicron Phase 3 – What does it look like?

With case numbers rapidly rising, New Zealand is now in phase... read more

With case numbers rapidly rising, New Zealand is now in phase three of the Omicron Response. This move changes  the...

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General / February 24, 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

Introduction of the New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme

Introduction of the New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme

Consultation has started, with submissions due by 26 April 2022,... read more

Consultation has started, with submissions due by 26 April 2022, on the Government’s proposed Income Insurance Scheme (Scheme). The Scheme would...

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Consultation / February 17, 2022