Changes to various pieces of employment legislation came into... read more
Changes to various pieces of employment legislation came into effect on 1 April 2016. We wrote about the changes here https://www.copelandashcroft.co.nz/news/zero-hour-contract-restrictions; https://www.copelandashcroft.co.nz/news/employment-standards-legislation-bill-passes...
General / January 25, 2016
The New Zealand Government is considering the addition of a corporate... read more
The New Zealand Government is considering the addition of a corporate manslaughter offence to the Health and Safety Reform Bill...
General / December 25, 2015
By Lucia Vincent Employees cost employers cash. Not just wages,... read more
By Lucia Vincent Employees cost employers cash. Not just wages, but the risk involved when dismissing staff, can cost businesses...
General / December 25, 2015
Copeland Ashcroft Law prepares a quarterly newsletter, In Touch,... read more
Copeland Ashcroft Law prepares a quarterly newsletter, In Touch, with Progressive Consulting. In Touch keeps our clients and the public...
General / December 25, 2015
Employment law is set to change. Passed into law on 6 November... read more
Employment law is set to change. Passed into law on 6 November 2014, the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2013 (“the...
General / November 25, 2015
By Janet Copeland On 1 April 2011 significant employment law... read more
By Janet Copeland On 1 April 2011 significant employment law changes took effect. This article summarises key legislative changes, impending...
General / November 25, 2015
Easter is nearly upon us and it seems to be the topic of conversation,... read more
Easter is nearly upon us and it seems to be the topic of conversation, especially since many employees are turning...
General / November 25, 2015
Employers need to be very careful about carrying out a work trial... read more
Employers need to be very careful about carrying out a work trial before offering employment. The concept of potential new...
General / November 25, 2015
The Employment Court had to decide in Salad Bowl Ltd v Howe-Thornley... read more
The Employment Court had to decide in Salad Bowl Ltd v Howe-Thornley 2013 EmpC 152 whether a potential employee who...
General / October 25, 2015
By Lucia Vincent Some say that the only certainty in life is... read more
By Lucia Vincent Some say that the only certainty in life is change. It seems that employment law too is...
General / October 25, 2015