Published 27th November 2017 by Tanya Surrey, Mactodd
What’s yours is mine?
Published 29th May 2017 by Andrew Wallace, Lowndes Jordan
It will all come out in the wash: non-compliance with minimum employment standards. The Employment Relations Authority has imposed a significant penalty on Manukau Auto Valet Limited for its failure to pay minimum wages and/or holiday pay.
Published 9th December 2016 by Sarah Heald, Dorrington Poole
Many business have been, and will continue for some time to be, affected by the recent earthquakes. This causes complications for both employers and employees.
Published 11th March 2016 by Neil Dent, Gifford Devine
A new era begins
Published 11th March 2016 by Sarah Heald, Dorrington Poole
The government has made some changes to paid parental leave, with others to follow. It’s important you know how this will affect your staff and business.
Published 11th March 2016 by Sarah Heald, Dorrington Poole
This year’s minimum wage review has seen the adult minimum wage increase from $14.75/hour to $15.25/hour. The starting out and training minimum wage will increase from $11.80/hour to $12.20/hour.
Published 2nd February 2016 by Lowndes Jordan
As noted in last year’s Spring edition, the government has introduced the Employment Standards Legislation Bill to Parliament.
Published 11th December 2015 by Sarah Heald, Dorrington Poole
The Health and Safety at Work Act was passed on 27 August 2015 and will come into force on 4 April 2016.
Published 8th September 2015 by Simpson Western
The long-awaited Health and Safety Reform Bill passed into law on 27 August and the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 will come into force in April next year.
Published 8th September 2015 by Olivia Porter, Lowndes Jordan
Zero hours contracts – new legislation introduced
