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...
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...
General / March 24, 2022
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...
Agreements / March 24, 2022
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...
General / February 24, 2022
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)...
Cases / February 17, 2022
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...
Agreements / February 17, 2022
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...
Agreements / February 17, 2022
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...
Consultation / February 17, 2022
COVID-19 Isolation FAQ’s
Following New Zealand’s shift into phase two of a possible... read more
Following New Zealand’s shift into phase two of a possible three in the red traffic light setting, we answer the...
COVID-19 / February 17, 2022
Merry Christmas from Copeland Ashcroft!
Kate Ashcroft, Partner, comments on the workplace law year in... read more
Kate Ashcroft, Partner, comments on the workplace law year in review and what to expect in 2022 in this month’s...
General / December 15, 2021