Case Summary: Employer breaches privacy of former employee

Case Summary: Employer breaches privacy of former employee

In a recent decision of the Human Rights Review Tribunal (Tribunal),... read more

In a recent decision of the Human Rights Review Tribunal (Tribunal), Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Katui Early Childhood...

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General / February 20, 2020

Privacy Bill

Privacy Bill

BILL/18 February 2020 In June 2018, we wrote about the Privacy... read more

BILL/18 February 2020 In June 2018, we wrote about the Privacy Bill (Bill) which proposed a number of changes to...

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General / February 19, 2020

Compensation costs – an update

Compensation costs – an update

Employment New Zealand has released its latest six-monthly tables... read more

Employment New Zealand has released its latest six-monthly tables providing a snapshot of the compensation and cost awards made in...

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General / February 19, 2020

Coronavirus and Health and Safety in the Workplace

Coronavirus and Health and Safety in the Workplace

The outbreak of Coronavirus was recently declared ‘a public... read more

The outbreak of Coronavirus was recently declared ‘a public health emergency of international concern’ by the World Health Organisation. While...

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General / February 14, 2020

New Year, New Start – Health and Safety

New Year, New Start – Health and Safety

Below are a few tips to kick the year off on the right foot,... read more

Below are a few tips to kick the year off on the right foot, health and safety wise Review Your...

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General / January 23, 2020

Tips for Managing Absenteeism

Tips for Managing Absenteeism

Tips for managing absenteeism At our recent seminar series, we... read more

Tips for managing absenteeism At our recent seminar series, we discussed the complex issue of absenteeism and the impact for...

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General / November 20, 2019

Family Violence Leave

Family Violence Leave

The Domestic Violence – Victim’s Protection Act 2018 (Act)... read more

The Domestic Violence – Victim’s Protection Act 2018 (Act) came into force on 1 April 2019, directly impacting the Employment...

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General / November 20, 2019

Employee Wellbeing in Practice

Employee Wellbeing in Practice

Kate Ashcroft has recently been quoted in an article on “Employee... read more

Kate Ashcroft has recently been quoted in an article on “Employee Wellbeing in Practice” for the Chamber of Commerce Tauranga,...

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General / November 20, 2019

Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 Special Exemptions:  Volunteers, School Boards

Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 Special Exemptions: Volunteers, School Boards

A recent prosecution of a school board of trustees highlights... read more

A recent prosecution of a school board of trustees highlights the legal intricacies and exemptions set out in the Health...

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General / November 20, 2019

Tis the season for ….. Christmas Closedown and Holiday Pay Queries – What you need to know

Tis the season for ….. Christmas Closedown and Holiday Pay Queries – What you need to know

Closedowns Employers have an entitlement to have a Christmas... read more

Closedowns Employers have an entitlement to have a Christmas closedown, as long there is customarily a closedown. What is meant...

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General / November 20, 2019