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...
Law Blog: Contracting Solutions to Avoid Employees?
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
InTouch – Newsletters
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 CHANGES – GOOD FOR BUSINESS
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
Article: Changing payroll and employment law
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
Paying properly for public holidays this April
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
Hiring New Staff? – Take Note…….
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
PRE-EMPLOYMENT ‘TRIALS’ – is the candidate really an employee?
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
Article: Partly paying employees and minimum changes
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
SALARIES don’t always save you in the long run.
All employees are required to pay their staff at least minimum... read more
All employees are required to pay their staff at least minimum wage, currently $13.75 per hour. A Stratford farm owner...
General / October 25, 2015