Blurred lines: personal views and work duties

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...

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General / June 19, 2019

Are your workers available? – Update on Availability Provisions

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,...

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Agreements / May 22, 2019

Review announced by Minister Hipkins for the Polytechnic (ITP) Sector

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...

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General / February 20, 2019

Bonus Surprise?

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...

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General / December 17, 2018

Staff Christmas Parties

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...

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General / November 21, 2018

Domestic Violence – Victims Protection Bill

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...

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General / September 26, 2018

Equal Pay Amendment Bill

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...

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Acts / September 25, 2018

UPDATE Domestic Violence – Victim’s Protection Act 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...

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Acts / September 25, 2018

Don’t forget to register for Drug and Alcohol Testing at Work – Answering the Why’s and How’s

Don’t forget to register for Drug and Alcohol Testing at Work – Answering the Why’s and How’s

Join us at our next free seminar on Drug and Alcohol Testing... read more

Join us at our next free seminar on Drug and Alcohol Testing at Work – Answering the Why’s and How’s...

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General / September 25, 2018

Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage

Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage

The Holidays (Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage) Amendment Bill... read more

The Holidays (Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage) Amendment Bill 2018, proposes to allow for a mother and her partner or spouse...

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General / September 25, 2018