Earlier this year, a trustee of a family trust that owned property... read more
Earlier this year, a trustee of a family trust that owned property was prosecuted successfully by WorkSafe for breaches of...
Trustee Prosecuted by WorkSafe for Failing to Ensure Worker Safety
General / October 24, 2019
Do employers have to supply payslips?
Despite the common misconception, employers do NOT have to provide... read more
Despite the common misconception, employers do NOT have to provide regular payslips. If an employee asks to see their wage...
General / October 24, 2019
Blurred lines: personal views and work duties
The very public sacking of Israel Falou by Rugby Australia has... read more
The very public sacking of Israel Falou by Rugby Australia has dominated headlines in Australia as well as New Zealand...
General / June 19, 2019
Are your workers available? – Update on Availability Provisions
Many employers are grappling with what availability requirements... read more
Many employers are grappling with what availability requirements mean for their workplace, and a recent Employment Court case, discussed below,...
Agreements / May 22, 2019
Review announced by Minister Hipkins for the Polytechnic (ITP) Sector
As a member of the SIT Council, Janet Copeland is very concerned... read more
As a member of the SIT Council, Janet Copeland is very concerned about the recent review announced by Minister Hipkins...
General / February 20, 2019
Bonus Surprise?
As we come to the end of the year, some employers may pay a bonus... read more
As we come to the end of the year, some employers may pay a bonus in recognition of past performance...
General / December 17, 2018
Staff Christmas Parties
At this time of year, many employers are looking at celebrating... read more
At this time of year, many employers are looking at celebrating the holiday season and rewarding employees with a Christmas...
General / November 21, 2018
Domestic Violence – Victims Protection Bill
In March 2017 we wrote an article about the proposed Victim’s... read more
In March 2017 we wrote an article about the proposed Victim’s Protection Bill (Bill), which has now passed its second reading in...
General / September 26, 2018
Equal Pay Amendment Bill
On 19 September 2018, the Government introduced the Equal Pay... read more
On 19 September 2018, the Government introduced the Equal Pay Amendment Bill (Bill) to Parliament. This Bill replaces the previous...
Acts / September 25, 2018
UPDATE Domestic Violence – Victim’s Protection Act 2018
The Domestic Violence – Victim’s Protection Act 2018 (Act)... read more
The Domestic Violence – Victim’s Protection Act 2018 (Act) will come into force on 1 April 2019, directly impacting the...
Acts / September 25, 2018