The owner/employer of a Canterbury pub have been ordered to pay... read more
The owner/employer of a Canterbury pub have been ordered to pay a penalty of $30,000 for wrongly treating permanent employees...
Secret Recordings – Do They Justify Dismissal?
A recent Employment Relations Authority (ERA) decision raised... read more
A recent Employment Relations Authority (ERA) decision raised interesting questions as to whether secret recordings which have been obtained in...
Cases / January 24, 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
Employment Relations Act Changes passed
The Employment Relations Amendment Bill 2018 has passed its third... read more
The Employment Relations Amendment Bill 2018 has passed its third reading in Parliament. Changes come into effect in two stages,...
Acts / December 17, 2018
“Tis the season”… for holiday pay queries, and we cover tips on public holiday entitlements here.
Paying for public holidays Public holidays are in addition to... read more
Paying for public holidays Public holidays are in addition to annual holidays and there is no minimum period of time...
Acts / December 17, 2018
Bonus Surprise?
As we come to the end of the year, some employers may pay a bonus... read more
As we come to the end of the year, some employers may pay a bonus in recognition of past performance...
General / December 17, 2018