Myriam Mitchell – New Senior Employment Lawyer – Hawkes Bay

Myriam Mitchell – New Senior Employment Lawyer – Hawkes Bay

Copeland Ashcroft Law are delighted to introduce Myriam Mitchell as... read more

Copeland Ashcroft Law are delighted to introduce Myriam Mitchell as our new senior associate to the Hawkes Bay Copeland Ashcroft Law office Mrs...

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General / October 25, 2017

Can you dismiss an employee for lying during a disciplinary investigation?

Can you dismiss an employee for lying during a disciplinary investigation?

Can you dismiss an employee for lying during a disciplinary investigation?... read more

Can you dismiss an employee for lying during a disciplinary investigation? The recent Court of Appeal decision, George v Auckland...

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General / October 25, 2017

Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill Introduced

Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill Introduced

On 26 July 2017 the Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill... read more

On 26 July 2017 the Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill (Bill) was introduced into Parliament by Workplace Relations...

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General / August 25, 2017

Court guidance on new hours of work law coming – UPDATE

Court guidance on new hours of work law coming – UPDATE

The Employment Relations Authority (Authority) recently escalated... read more

The Employment Relations Authority (Authority) recently escalated the first determination on the new hours of work legislation to the Employment...

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General / August 25, 2017

WorkSafe New Zealand v Wai Shing Limited

WorkSafe New Zealand v Wai Shing Limited

Injured worker recieves $336,300 following workplace accident... read more

Injured worker recieves $336,300 following workplace accident WorkSafe New Zealand v Wai Shing Limited Background In the health and safety...

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General / August 25, 2017

Pay Equity – a complex equation

Pay Equity – a complex equation

The Employment Court and then the Court of Appeal recently considered... read more

The Employment Court and then the Court of Appeal recently considered the issue of pay equity following a claim under...

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General / August 25, 2017

Unpacking enforceable undertakings

Unpacking enforceable undertakings

Since 2011, Labour Inspectors have been able to issue what is... read more

Since 2011, Labour Inspectors have been able to issue what is known as an “enforceable undertaking” to an employer in...

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General / July 25, 2017

Health and Safety: Infringement offences and fees

Health and Safety: Infringement offences and fees

The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (the Act) and its regulations... read more

The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (the Act) and its regulations set out a raft of infringement offences,...

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General / July 25, 2017

WorkSafe’s charging documents under scrutiny

WorkSafe’s charging documents under scrutiny

The High Court in WorkSafe New Zealand v Talley’s Group Limited has... read more

The High Court in WorkSafe New Zealand v Talley’s Group Limited has scrutinised WorkSafe’s approach to the detail contained in their charging...

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General / July 25, 2017

Getting it right from the start – engaging workers on the right agreement

Getting it right from the start – engaging workers on the right agreement

The Copeland Ashcroft Law Team recently presented a seminar... read more

The Copeland Ashcroft Law Team recently presented a seminar around the country on “Getting it right from the start giving “need-to-know” tips...

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General / July 25, 2017