With the pandemic feeling more real than ever, many business owners are wondering what they can do to keep their employees and businesses safe. Getting vacci...
In July this year, Parliament unanimously agreed to changes to the Equal Pay Act 1972, which come into force today, 6 November 2020. The changes are designed...
It’s no surprise that employment relationships are a major feature of our lives. Many of us spend more time at work than we do in our own house. Our employme...
Lisa & Sarah braving the weather to feed the hungry sheep and meet the newest residents on Matiu/Somes Island for our annual volunteer day. Ask a Lawyer: How...
Have you ever wondered what your social media is worth? Here’s what you need to know about social media accounts as an asset. Social media is everywhere. Nea...
Too often, as lawyers, we find ourselves engaged in a business sale where the parties, or their advisers, have neglected to consider the implications of the ...
In New Zealand, more than one in ten workers claim for a workplace injury each year. To address this, the new Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (‘Act’) a...
The media love reporting on salacious details of employment disputes before the Employment Relations Authority (‘ERA’) and the Employment Court, by trumpetin...
From time to time, an issue may arise with an employee in the workplace that causes employers concern. These issues are many and varied, but can include conc...
As an employer, it is almost inevitable that you will encounter issues with employees that will require an employment investigation. The issues that could ar...
