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...
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...
General / July 25, 2017
Paid Rest Breaks
All employees are entitled to paid rest breaks. This is set... read more
All employees are entitled to paid rest breaks. This is set out in the Employment Relations Act 2000 (“the Act”)...
General / July 25, 2017
Paying properly for public holidays this festive season
The Christmas period can be a challenging time of year for employers... read more
The Christmas period can be a challenging time of year for employers trying to manage the minefield that is the...
General / July 25, 2017
Queenstown targeted by Labour Inspectors, Immigration New Zealand and the IRD
Over recent weeks a number of businesses in Queenstown have been... read more
Over recent weeks a number of businesses in Queenstown have been receiving visits from the Labour Inspectors (Ministry of Business,...
General / July 25, 2017
South Island Contribution Visa
On 19 April 2017, the Government announced that it will introduce... read more
On 19 April 2017, the Government announced that it will introduce a temporary residency visa for a period of 12...
General / June 25, 2017
Obligations if providing accommodation as part of the Employment
It has long been common for workers working in rural or isolated... read more
It has long been common for workers working in rural or isolated areas to be provided with accommodation during their...
General / June 25, 2017
Parental Leave Changes Effective 1 June 2017
Parental Leave Payment Prior to June 2017, if an employee was... read more
Parental Leave Payment Prior to June 2017, if an employee was entitled to 18 weeks’ parental leave payment, the latest...
General / June 25, 2017
Health and Safety Update – Contractor Management Best Practice
All businesses need to consider their contractor management processes... read more
All businesses need to consider their contractor management processes and planning, to meet the requirements of the new Health and...
General / June 25, 2017
International Employment Disputes – which law applies?
A recent decision by the Court of Appeal (CoA) upheld the rules... read more
A recent decision by the Court of Appeal (CoA) upheld the rules of private international law by determining that the...
General / June 25, 2017