Paid Parental Leave Increases and Flexible Parental Leave on the Horizon?

Paid Parental Leave Increases and Flexible Parental Leave on the Horizon?

The Parental Leave and Employment Protection Amendment Bill (Bill)... read more

The Parental Leave and Employment Protection Amendment Bill (Bill) was introduced to Parliament by Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain...

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General / November 25, 2017

Employees on-call entitled to be paid minimum wage?

Employees on-call entitled to be paid minimum wage?

The law regarding what constitutes work continues to develop,... read more

The law regarding what constitutes work continues to develop, with a recent Employment Court decision confirming that being “on-call” constitutes...

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General / November 25, 2017

Myriam Mitchell – New Senior Employment Lawyer – Hawkes Bay

Myriam Mitchell – New Senior Employment Lawyer – Hawkes Bay

Copeland Ashcroft Law are delighted to introduce Myriam Mitchell as... read more

Copeland Ashcroft Law are delighted to introduce Myriam Mitchell as our new senior associate to the Hawkes Bay Copeland Ashcroft Law office Mrs...

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General / October 25, 2017

Can you dismiss an employee for lying during a disciplinary investigation?

Can you dismiss an employee for lying during a disciplinary investigation?

Can you dismiss an employee for lying during a disciplinary investigation?... read more

Can you dismiss an employee for lying during a disciplinary investigation? The recent Court of Appeal decision, George v Auckland...

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General / October 25, 2017

Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill Introduced

Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill Introduced

On 26 July 2017 the Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill... read more

On 26 July 2017 the Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill (Bill) was introduced into Parliament by Workplace Relations...

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General / August 25, 2017

Court guidance on new hours of work law coming – UPDATE

Court guidance on new hours of work law coming – UPDATE

The Employment Relations Authority (Authority) recently escalated... read more

The Employment Relations Authority (Authority) recently escalated the first determination on the new hours of work legislation to the Employment...

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General / August 25, 2017