Update to the Holidays Act
The Government has accepted all of the changes recommended by the Holidays Act Taskforce. Some of the key changes include...
Environmental Law
Planning to open your business over the Easter or ANZAC holidays?
There are essential rules that apply over the Easter and ANZAC holidays that affect employer obligations to their employees and the ability of shops
Minimum sick leave entitlement to increase from 24 July
Minimum sick leave entitlements for employees will increase from 24 July 2021. Employers should make sure your employment agreements, policies and systems are ready for the upcoming change.
Employment Relations Authority upholds dismissal of unvaccinated employee
Employers considering having roles occupied by vaccinated staff only and/or undertaking a risk assessment for that same purpose, should seek legal advice.
No Jab, No Job, No Easy Decisions!
When it comes to the question of whether a no-jab-no-job response by employers is justified, this needs to be viewed against the background of the current law.
The COVID-19 Vaccination Risk Assessment Tool
When it comes to the question of whether a no-jab-no-job response by employers is justified, this needs to be viewed against the background of the current law.
Back To The Office? An Employer/Employee Tug O’ War
When it comes to the question of an employer/employee tug o' war what options are our options? These are more relevant now more than ever in 2022.
The Emissions Reduction Plan – Transformational or more political hot air?
Partner Lauren discusses the recent emissions reduction plan and how the government are proposing to reduce NZ's emissions. Read the article for more ›
Directors and Creditors: know your rights and obligations in a post-Covid world
In this article we will explain the government support which has been withdrawn, director obligations, and the potential consequences of inadvertently trading with an insolvent business.
Shake up of the Resource Management System
The Government have announced a reform the current resource management system. Read the article for more ›
