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...
WorkSafe New Zealand v Wai Shing Limited
Injured worker recieves $336,300 following workplace accident... read more
Injured worker recieves $336,300 following workplace accident WorkSafe New Zealand v Wai Shing Limited Background In the health and safety...
General / August 25, 2017
Pay Equity – a complex equation
The Employment Court and then the Court of Appeal recently considered... read more
The Employment Court and then the Court of Appeal recently considered the issue of pay equity following a claim under...
General / August 25, 2017
Unpacking enforceable undertakings
Since 2011, Labour Inspectors have been able to issue what is... read more
Since 2011, Labour Inspectors have been able to issue what is known as an “enforceable undertaking” to an employer in...
General / July 25, 2017
Health and Safety: Infringement offences and fees
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (the Act) and its regulations... read more
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (the Act) and its regulations set out a raft of infringement offences,...
General / July 25, 2017
WorkSafe’s charging documents under scrutiny
The High Court in WorkSafe New Zealand v Talley’s Group Limited has... read more
The High Court in WorkSafe New Zealand v Talley’s Group Limited has scrutinised WorkSafe’s approach to the detail contained in their charging...
General / July 25, 2017
Getting it right from the start – engaging workers on the right agreement
The Copeland Ashcroft Law Team recently presented a seminar... read more
The Copeland Ashcroft Law Team recently presented a seminar around the country on “Getting it right from the start giving “need-to-know” tips...
General / July 25, 2017
Paid Rest Breaks
All employees are entitled to paid rest breaks. This is set... read more
All employees are entitled to paid rest breaks. This is set out in the Employment Relations Act 2000 (“the Act”)...
General / July 25, 2017
Paying properly for public holidays this festive season
The Christmas period can be a challenging time of year for employers... read more
The Christmas period can be a challenging time of year for employers trying to manage the minefield that is the...
General / July 25, 2017
Queenstown targeted by Labour Inspectors, Immigration New Zealand and the IRD
Over recent weeks a number of businesses in Queenstown have been... read more
Over recent weeks a number of businesses in Queenstown have been receiving visits from the Labour Inspectors (Ministry of Business,...
General / July 25, 2017