The High Court has released a much-awaited decision, Stumpmaster... read more
The High Court has released a much-awaited decision, Stumpmaster Ltd v WorkSafe New Zealand [2018] NZHC 2020, confirming the approach sentencing courts...
Health and Safety at Work Act – New Laws Proposed
Last month, the Health and Safety at Work (Volunteer Associations)... read more
Last month, the Health and Safety at Work (Volunteer Associations) Amendment Bill (Bill) was introduced to Parliament. The Bill recognises...
General / August 25, 2018
The Ever Changing Landscape of Disciplinaries, Investigations and Remedies Seminar
Join us at our next paid seminar on The Ever Changing Landscape... read more
Join us at our next paid seminar on The Ever Changing Landscape of Disciplinaries, Investigations and Remedies Workplace relations are...
General / July 25, 2018
Vulnerable Children’s Act – new requirements for safety checks
The Vulnerable Children Act 2014 (VCA) was introduced to provide... read more
The Vulnerable Children Act 2014 (VCA) was introduced to provide greater protection for children, requiring specified employers, who are funded...
General / July 25, 2018
Penalties for Breaches of Minimum Employment Standards
In a new case, significant penalties have been awarded against... read more
In a new case, significant penalties have been awarded against a construction company for breach of minimum employment standards. Labour...
General / June 25, 2018
New Privacy Bill
The Privacy Act 1993 (Act) establishes information privacy principles... read more
The Privacy Act 1993 (Act) establishes information privacy principles setting out how agencies may collect, store, use and disclose personal...
General / June 25, 2018
Are Unpaid Meetings Considered “Work”?
The short answer is, yes, as a recent Employment Court decision... read more
The short answer is, yes, as a recent Employment Court decision involving retail chain, Smiths City, has confirmed. While the...
General / May 25, 2018
Don’t forget to register for Employment Risk Management Seminar
Join us at our next free seminar on employment risk management. New... read more
Join us at our next free seminar on employment risk management. New Zealand’s employment law landscape is becoming more complicated, and...
General / May 25, 2018
New Rotorua Office
We are now in Rotorua at 1268 Arawa Street, Rotorua 3010. For... read more
We are now in Rotorua at 1268 Arawa Street, Rotorua 3010. For further information, or to make an appointment, please contact Renee...
General / May 25, 2018
Records of settlement – full and final?
A record of settlement (agreement) can be very useful tool to... read more
A record of settlement (agreement) can be very useful tool to achieve finality in any claim, where agreement is reached. ...
General / May 25, 2018