WorkSafe expects PCBUs to identify mental health risks and eliminate... read more
WorkSafe expects PCBUs to identify mental health risks and eliminate them from work so far as reasonably practicable. If the...
Cabin crew case: Overnight stopovers not considered ‘work’
In the recent Employment Court case of E Tu Incorporated v Mount... read more
In the recent Employment Court case of E Tu Incorporated v Mount Cook Airline Limited [2022] NZEmpC 48, cabin crew...
Cases / May 19, 2022
Modern day slavery – Worker exploitation
MBIE has released a discussion document on modern day slavery... read more
MBIE has released a discussion document on modern day slavery and worker exploitation (Report) and is seeking feedback on possible...
Employment Law / May 19, 2022
Real nature of relationships – Gloriavale leavers held to be employees not volunteers
The Employment Court has recently decided in Courage & ORS... read more
The Employment Court has recently decided in Courage & ORS v Attorney-General & ORS [2022] NZEmpC 77, that former residents...
Cases / May 19, 2022
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Required from July 2022
How we can help ... read more
How we can help Do you employ migrant workers? Are you ready for employer accreditation, which is an INZ pre...
General / May 19, 2022
Consequences for not checking your subcontractor has health and safety covered
The first sentencing decision has been released following the... read more
The first sentencing decision has been released following the Whakaari/White Island eruption and WorkSafe’s prosecutions relating to this. A charter...
Cases / May 19, 2022
Webinar: Employment, COVID-19 and Immigration Update
With our ever-changing employment, COVID-19 and immigration requirements,... read more
With our ever-changing employment, COVID-19 and immigration requirements, Partners Kate Ashcroft and Naoimh McAllister recently presented a webinar on “Employment,...
COVID-19 / April 13, 2022
Fair Pay Agreements Bill
The Fair Pay Agreements Bill (FPAB) has been introduced, proposing... read more
The Fair Pay Agreements Bill (FPAB) has been introduced, proposing industry bargaining for minimum terms of employment. Key aspects of...
Bill / April 13, 2022
We Offer Focused Workplace Training
Looking to upskill your team on the latest in workplace law topics? ... read more
Looking to upskill your team on the latest in workplace law topics? One of the best ways to practically manage...
Agreements / April 13, 2022
Compulsory Employer Accreditation & Paying Staff $27.76 Per Hour
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 / March 24, 2022