Legislation Updates – April

Legislation Updates – April

Proposed Bills: Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure)... read more

Proposed Bills: Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill The Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill was introduced to...

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Acts / April 24, 2024

The Duty of Care in Workplace Safety: Legal Implications for Corporate Officers

The Duty of Care in Workplace Safety: Legal Implications for Corporate Officers

The trial of former Port of Auckland Limited Chief Executive,... read more

The trial of former Port of Auckland Limited Chief Executive, Tony Gibson, has brought into focus crucial legal considerations surrounding...

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Cases / April 24, 2024

Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit

Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit

In the workplace context, employee mental health issues can lead... read more

In the workplace context, employee mental health issues can lead to time off work, performance problems, reduced productivity, and problems...

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General / April 26, 2023

Recent Immigration Update

Recent Immigration Update

New Zealand (INZ) released and announced several changes recently... read more

New Zealand (INZ) released and announced several changes recently that will help some industries/sectors relieve labour shortages. New Health Roles...

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General / April 26, 2023

Ready for Privacy Week? We’ve got all your privacy questions covered!

Ready for Privacy Week? We’ve got all your privacy questions covered!

Q: I’ve had a request under the Privacy Act 2020 by a former... read more

Q: I’ve had a request under the Privacy Act 2020 by a former employee. The employee wants all personal information...

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General / April 26, 2023

June Workshop Series: Managing performance and disciplinary processes

June Workshop Series: Managing performance and disciplinary processes

Having a clear strategy to address performance and disciplinary... read more

Having a clear strategy to address performance and disciplinary issues, is key to avoiding expensive and time consuming personal grievance...

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General / March 30, 2023

Disciplinary/Performance Processes – What to do if mental health issues arise during the process

Disciplinary/Performance Processes – What to do if mental health issues arise during the process

A disciplinary and/or performance process, by its nature, is... read more

A disciplinary and/or performance process, by its nature, is likely to cause an employee some stress and uncertainty. With growing...

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General / March 22, 2023

Employment obligations during and after natural disasters

Employment obligations during and after natural disasters

With the destruction brought about by Cyclone Gabrielle, many... read more

With the destruction brought about by Cyclone Gabrielle, many employers are asking what are our obligations to our employees during...

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General / February 22, 2023

Fair Pay Agreements – Calling the Butcher, the Baker… but not the Candlestick Maker

Fair Pay Agreements – Calling the Butcher, the Baker… but not the Candlestick Maker

Fair Pay Agreements (FPA) were introduced by law on 1 December... read more

Fair Pay Agreements (FPA) were introduced by law on 1 December 2022 and so far, there have been four applications...

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General / February 22, 2023

What’s on the horizon for immigration in 2023?

What’s on the horizon for immigration in 2023?

In December 2022, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced several... read more

In December 2022, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced several anticipated changes to be implemented in 2023. These changes will have...

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General / February 22, 2023