Being clear about what is expected of employees is a fundamental... read more
Being clear about what is expected of employees is a fundamental part in ensuring a successful employment relationship. An employee...
Goodbye to Masks, Vaccine Mandates, Isolation Requirements for Household and Close Contacts, the Traffic Light System and the COVID-19 Leave Support Scheme for Household and Close Contacts
The Government has now announced lifting of mandated use of masks... read more
The Government has now announced lifting of mandated use of masks in public places, mandated vaccinations, removal of the COVID-19...
COVID-19 / September 23, 2022
Updates on AEWV Applications
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has provided helpful guidance on... read more
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has provided helpful guidance on timeframes for processing Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applications and common...
General / September 23, 2022
Update to the Quarry Operations Regulations
The Health and Safety at Work (Mining Operations and Quarry Operations)... read more
The Health and Safety at Work (Mining Operations and Quarry Operations) Regulations 2022 have been amended with new changes being...
Employment Law / September 23, 2022
Paid Webinar: Employment Law Update (the Uber decision, Fair Pay Agreements and Sector Agreements)
Join us at our next paid webinar where we will cover crucial... read more
Join us at our next paid webinar where we will cover crucial updates in employment law that will likely impact...
Employment Law / August 17, 2022
How Far will WorkSafe Go?
Over recent years we have seen WorkSafe’s prosecution approach... read more
Over recent years we have seen WorkSafe’s prosecution approach shift, including by their focus on small business owners and expanding...
General / July 21, 2022
Government urged to provide clearer definition of Employee.
The Government has long signaled its intent to provide better... read more
The Government has long signaled its intent to provide better protection for contactors, and to this end a recent report...
Bill / July 21, 2022
Accredited Employer Work Visa – Additional requirements for franchisees and controlling third parties
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is the new work visa... read more
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is the new work visa being introduced by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) on 4...
Employment Law / July 21, 2022
Officer Prosecutions on the rise – do you know your obligations?
Recent WorkSafe prosecutions show an increasing focus on officers,... read more
Recent WorkSafe prosecutions show an increasing focus on officers, including directors of small businesses, as discussed here and here. A...
Employment Law / June 21, 2022
Accredited Employer Work Visa – Exemptions to Median Wage
Immigration New Zealand has released exemptions to their requirement... read more
Immigration New Zealand has released exemptions to their requirement to be paid the median wage ($27.76 per hour) to obtain...
Employment Law / June 15, 2022