In early May 2021, the Government announced further plans for... read more
In early May 2021, the Government announced further plans for the new fair pay agreement (FPA) system, implementing the recommendations...
Employment Agreement Updates – Matariki: Our new public holiday
The Government has announced the first date of our newest public... read more
The Government has announced the first date of our newest public holiday – Matariki, to be 24 June 2022. Matariki,...
Government / February 12, 2021
Post-Election Analysis
What can we expect, now the new Labour government has been confirmed? ... read more
What can we expect, now the new Labour government has been confirmed? During the 2020 election campaign, the Labour Party...
Government / October 27, 2020
Election 2020: What’s on offer for workplaces?
On Saturday 17 October 2020, our next general election will be... read more
On Saturday 17 October 2020, our next general election will be held, together with the End of Life Choice and...
Government / September 22, 2020
The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistle-blowers) Bill
The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistle-blowers) Bill... read more
The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistle-blowers) Bill (Bill), proposed to replace the existing law which is 20 years old, passed...
Government / July 22, 2020
Paid Parental Leave Increases to 26 Weeks
On 1 July 2020 government-funded parental leave entitlement increased... read more
On 1 July 2020 government-funded parental leave entitlement increased from 22 to 26 weeks for eligible employees. Summary of changes...
Government / July 22, 2020
New rules to protect contractors contemplated – MBIE consultation
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has... read more
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has issued a Discussion Document (Document) with the aim of providing better...
Government / January 23, 2020
Government releases Discussion Paper on Fair Pay Agreements
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has... read more
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released a Discussion Paper for the design of the Fair Pay...
Agreements / December 17, 2019
Work Visa Changes
We recently advised you that the Government was introducing changes... read more
We recently advised you that the Government was introducing changes to temporary work visas here. The Government has provided further...
Immigration / December 17, 2019
Minimum Wage Increase
Effective from 1 April 2019, the minimum wage will rise from... read more
Effective from 1 April 2019, the minimum wage will rise from $16.50 an hour to $17.70. The starting-out and training...
Government / January 24, 2019