As mentioned in our previous article, the Government established... read more
As mentioned in our previous article, the Government established a taskforce earlier this year to conduct a review of the Holidays...
Select Committee reports back on Amendment Bill
Following the recent Select Committee report on the Employment... read more
Following the recent Select Committee report on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill 2018, it remains largely unchanged, although small amendments...
General / September 25, 2018
Mastering Investigations
Fact finding investigations can be tricky and difficult to master,... read more
Fact finding investigations can be tricky and difficult to master, but employers are expected to get both process and outcome...
General / August 25, 2018
Health and Safety Sentencing Bands Confirmed by High Court Decision
The High Court has released a much-awaited decision, Stumpmaster... read more
The High Court has released a much-awaited decision, Stumpmaster Ltd v WorkSafe New Zealand [2018] NZHC 2020, confirming the approach sentencing courts...
General / August 25, 2018
Health and Safety at Work Act – New Laws Proposed
Last month, the Health and Safety at Work (Volunteer Associations)... read more
Last month, the Health and Safety at Work (Volunteer Associations) Amendment Bill (Bill) was introduced to Parliament. The Bill recognises...
General / August 25, 2018
The Ever Changing Landscape of Disciplinaries, Investigations and Remedies Seminar
Join us at our next paid seminar on The Ever Changing Landscape... read more
Join us at our next paid seminar on The Ever Changing Landscape of Disciplinaries, Investigations and Remedies Workplace relations are...
General / July 25, 2018
Vulnerable Children’s Act – new requirements for safety checks
The Vulnerable Children Act 2014 (VCA) was introduced to provide... read more
The Vulnerable Children Act 2014 (VCA) was introduced to provide greater protection for children, requiring specified employers, who are funded...
General / July 25, 2018
Penalties for Breaches of Minimum Employment Standards
In a new case, significant penalties have been awarded against... read more
In a new case, significant penalties have been awarded against a construction company for breach of minimum employment standards. Labour...
General / June 25, 2018
New Privacy Bill
The Privacy Act 1993 (Act) establishes information privacy principles... read more
The Privacy Act 1993 (Act) establishes information privacy principles setting out how agencies may collect, store, use and disclose personal...
General / June 25, 2018
Are Unpaid Meetings Considered “Work”?
The short answer is, yes, as a recent Employment Court decision... read more
The short answer is, yes, as a recent Employment Court decision involving retail chain, Smiths City, has confirmed. While the...
General / May 25, 2018