Employment
Feb 2018Government announces Employment Law changesJacinda Ardern and Employment Minister Iain Lees-Galloway have announced several employment law changes as part of Labour’s 100 day plan. Most of these are aimed at increasing protections and rights for employees ...Read more 5 Dec 2017Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation in Employment DisputesAlternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") methods are alternatives to going directly to court. Using ADR methods instead of pursuing the matter in court is usually more cost effective for all the parties involved, takes less time to resolve the dispute and also...Read more 5 Dec 2017Employees - What are we allowed?When asking Kiwis what their entitlements are when it comes to annual leave, holidays and resignation, the responses are generally vague. Government statistics show that over 50% of working Kiwis have held their current employment position for less than 18 months, therefore, it is imperative for employees to be familiar with employment law and employee rights.Read more |
31 May 2016Reform - The Health & Safety at Work Act 2015This Act has significant implications for workers and business owners alike, reforming New Zealand’s health and safety system. Read more2 Jun 2017Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 - Happy First BirthdayNew Zealand's historically high rate of workplace deaths and near misses was a key motivator for the overhaul of our health and safety laws... Read more31 May 2016The ins and outs of Restraint of Trade clauses in Employment AgreementsA restraint of trade clause does not automatically protect an employer... Read more |
15 May 2016The Health & Safety at Work Act - in force 4 April 2016Part of wide Health and Safety reforms hoping to reduce workplace injury and death by 25% by 2020, this new Act introduces additional obligations for employers... Read more |
