In New Zealand volunteers are at the heart of many organisations... read more
In New Zealand volunteers are at the heart of many organisations from sporting clubs and schools to charitable organisations. However,...
Union delegate to be treated like other employees: Case Summary
A recent decision by the Employment Court determined that a company... read more
A recent decision by the Employment Court determined that a company unlawfully terminated one of their employees due to his...
General / February 25, 2017
Unlawful premiums on employment: Case Summary
A recent Employment Court decision has determined that a recruitment... read more
A recent Employment Court decision has determined that a recruitment agency breached the Wages Protection Act 1983 (WPA) by charging premiums...
General / February 25, 2017
Employee or Volunteer?
A recent decision by the Employment Court considered a claim... read more
A recent decision by the Employment Court considered a claim by a volunteer worker that they were actually an employee. ...
General / February 25, 2017
Reminder! All employment agreements have to be updated by 1 April 2017
All employers have until 1 April 2017 to ensure all their existing... read more
All employers have until 1 April 2017 to ensure all their existing employment agreements are amended to reflect the changes to the...
General / February 25, 2017
Janet Copeland speaks on the Morning Report, Radio NZ about the latest pay equity claim
Copeland Ashcroft Law Principal Janet Copeland recently spoke... read more
Copeland Ashcroft Law Principal Janet Copeland recently spoke on the Morning Report on Radio New Zealand about the latest pay...
General / January 25, 2017
Maritime Drug and Alcohol Testing
The law in relation to drug and alcohol testing in workplaces... read more
The law in relation to drug and alcohol testing in workplaces continues to develop slowly in New Zealand, but a...
General / January 25, 2017
Company officer found personally liable for unpaid wages
Company officer held personally liable for unpaid wages A recent... read more
Company officer held personally liable for unpaid wages A recent decision by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) determined that as...
General / January 25, 2017
Changes to Minimum Wage Rates
Changes to Minimum Wage Rates will come into effect from 1 April... read more
Changes to Minimum Wage Rates will come into effect from 1 April 2017. The adult minimum wage rate will increase from...
General / January 25, 2017
Trial Periods – Not as simple as they appear
Since 1 April 2011, all employers, regardless of the number of... read more
Since 1 April 2011, all employers, regardless of the number of staff they have, have been able to employ a...
General / December 25, 2016