How Robust Are Your Recruitment Processes?

How Robust Are Your Recruitment Processes?

A recent Human Rights Tribunal decision has highlighted the importance... read more

A recent Human Rights Tribunal decision has highlighted the importance of following a fair and proper recruitment process. The Tribunal...

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General / July 25, 2015

In Confidence: The Role of Confidentiality in an Employment Relationship

In Confidence: The Role of Confidentiality in an Employment Relationship

The intricacies of employment and mediation-mandated confidentiality... read more

The intricacies of employment and mediation-mandated confidentiality agreements have recently been in the public spotlight after former Conservative Party leader...

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General / June 25, 2015

Immigration NZ is coming down tough on Work Visas

Immigration NZ is coming down tough on Work Visas

Applications under the Essential Skills category Over recent... read more

Applications under the Essential Skills category Over recent months we have seen an increase in calls from clients who employ...

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General / June 25, 2015

Law Blog: Being faithful to your employer

Law Blog: Being faithful to your employer

  By Lucia Vincent Everyone wants those whom we love and... read more

  By Lucia Vincent Everyone wants those whom we love and trust to remain faithful. No one likes being betrayed...

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General / June 25, 2015

Manager Left to Manage his Own Leave

Manager Left to Manage his Own Leave

The recent Employment Court case, Rainbow Falls Organic Farms... read more

The recent Employment Court case, Rainbow Falls Organic Farms Limited v Rockell overturned the Authority decision to award $42,793.12 in...

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General / May 25, 2015

ACC accredited employers – take note!

ACC accredited employers – take note!

The Employment Court in Austin v Silver Fern Farms Limited [2014]... read more

The Employment Court in Austin v Silver Fern Farms Limited [2014] NZEmpC 30 has turned the spotlight on an ACC accredited employer...

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General / May 25, 2015

Employment Agreements – can you afford not to have them?

Employment Agreements – can you afford not to have them?

Background The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment... read more

Background The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) visited 41 employees in the Queenstown region in August 2014 alone,...

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General / April 25, 2015

Health and Safety Reform – are you prepared?

Health and Safety Reform – are you prepared?

In March, the Government introduced the Health and Safety Reform... read more

In March, the Government introduced the Health and Safety Reform Bill 192-1 (the Bill). The Bill is based on Australian...

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General / April 25, 2015

News Alert! – MINIMUM WAGE SET TO INCREASE

News Alert! – MINIMUM WAGE SET TO INCREASE

ADULT MINIMUM WAGE The Government announced earlier this week... read more

ADULT MINIMUM WAGE The Government announced earlier this week that the adult minimum wage will increase from $13.75 an hour...

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General / February 25, 2015

Paying Properly for Public Holidays this Festive Season

Paying Properly for Public Holidays this Festive Season

Paying properly for public holidays this festive season beats... read more

Paying properly for public holidays this festive season beats paying the penalties if you don’t. Many employees watch what they...

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General / February 25, 2015