What is a contracting out agreement (AKA a Pre-Nup)?
When, why and how you should create a contracting out, or pre-nuptial, agreement.… Read More
What are the new tax rules for landlords?
Government announces changes to bright-line test and interest deductions on residential property income.… Read More
Employees who don’t fit in
The workplace is better if everyone enjoys what they do and the people they work with. Here’s what you can do about an employee who is bringing the team down.… Read More
WRMK Lawyers celebrates five promotions
Congratulations to our newly promoted Associates and Senior Lawyers.… Read More
WRMK’s youngest Director named a Rising Star by NZ Lawyer Magazine
WRMK Director Simon Davies-Colley has been named to the 2021 Rising Stars List, compiled annually by NZ Lawyer magazine.… Read More
Privacy when working from home: what’s an employer to do?
Employers should be wary about breaching their privacy obligations when conducting pre-employment checks or giving references.… Read More
The Privacy Act 2020: what you need to know
The Privacy Act 2020 strengthens privacy protections by promoting early intervention and risk management by agencies, and enhances the role of the Privacy Commissioner.… Read More
Minimum wage payments during a Level 4 lockdown – what you need to know
The Employment Court recently considered a discrete issue about whether employees at home are entitled to receive the minimum wage during the lockdown period.… Read More
A cautionary tale: calculating annual leave under the Holidays Act 2003
The 2020 Employment Court decision in Metropolitan Glass & Glazing Ltd v Labour Inspector, MBIE contains some important lessons for employers and employees alike.… Read More
Have yourself a merry little Christmas…party
Employers and their staff need to have fun, but be conscious of the risks that can arise through social interaction outside of the workplace.… Read More
WRMK Lawyers named Law Firm of the Year for second year running
WRMK Lawyers has been named Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the Year at the 2020 New Zealand Law Awards. … Read More
Beating bullying and harassment at work
Bullying and harassment of all kinds is an increasingly common workplace employment issue.… Read More