Case details A landmark decision of the High Court has clarified... read more
Case details A landmark decision of the High Court has clarified the liability of trusts and trustees with respect to...
Trustee liability under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Employment Law / February 21, 2024
Whakaari Sentencing: More than $10.21 Million in Reparations Ordered
On 1 March 2024, the sentencing judgement in the Whakaari/White... read more
On 1 March 2024, the sentencing judgement in the Whakaari/White Island case was released revealing the biggest fines and reparation...
Health and Safety / March 21, 2024
Summary: What’s on the Horizon for 2024 webinar
We recently hosted the “What’s on the Horizon for 2024?”... read more
We recently hosted the “What’s on the Horizon for 2024?” webinar covering recent and upcoming changes in employment, immigration and...
Employment Law / March 21, 2024
Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit
In the workplace context, employee mental health issues can lead... read more
In the workplace context, employee mental health issues can lead to time off work, performance problems, reduced productivity, and problems...
General / April 26, 2023
When did you last check your subcontractor’s health and safety processes?
Recent cases show that consequences for not checking your subcontractors... read more
Recent cases show that consequences for not checking your subcontractors have health and safety covered (and taking steps to close...
Health and Safety / May 24, 2023
WorkSafe pursuing ‘upstream’ influencers
WorkSafe has announced it intends to pursue ‘upstream’ influencers... read more
WorkSafe has announced it intends to pursue ‘upstream’ influencers of health and safety practices. “Influencers” includes Chief Executive Officers, Directors,...
Health and Safety / March 22, 2023
Disciplinary/Performance Processes – What to do if mental health issues arise during the process
A disciplinary and/or performance process, by its nature, is... read more
A disciplinary and/or performance process, by its nature, is likely to cause an employee some stress and uncertainty. With growing...
General / March 22, 2023
Employment obligations during and after natural disasters
With the destruction brought about by Cyclone Gabrielle, many... read more
With the destruction brought about by Cyclone Gabrielle, many employers are asking what are our obligations to our employees during...
General / February 22, 2023
Two WorkSafe cases highlight health and safety protection for subcontractors
In two recent cases, WorkSafe has successfully prosecuted PCBUs... read more
In two recent cases, WorkSafe has successfully prosecuted PCBUs on multi-PCBU worksites for failing to meet duties to contractors and...
General / February 22, 2023
WorkSafe’s New Focus – How Work is Done
WorkSafe has recently announced a change in focus from acute... read more
WorkSafe has recently announced a change in focus from acute fatalities to the bigger picture: ‘how work is done’. WorkSafe...
General / January 24, 2023