Employment law under our new government – what can we expect?
This post is some crystal ball gazing about what we might see happening in New Zealand’s employment laws (without the political spin).… Read More
The Contracts and Commercial Law Act 2017 – what does it mean for you?
The Contracts and Commercial Law Act 2017 can be thought of as the latest model Ute to come out of the legislative dealership – a fresh, remastered vehicle for modern day use. … Read More
Does the process really matter if an employee is obviously ‘guilty’?
“What if I catch an employee red-handed – surely I can fire them on the spot?” The answer is no – not even then. Employers still have to follow a fair process.… Read More
Employment contracts: permanent? fixed-term? casual? Which do I need?
Employers are regularly confused about the difference between permanent, casual and fixed-term employees, and what kind of staff member they should have. Here’s our guide.… Read More
Employment investigations – getting it right!
There are a minefield of legal problems that an under-resourced employer has to negotiate to successfully conclude an employment investigation, without falling foul of the procedural rules that abound.… Read More
The Domestic Violence – Victims Protection Bill
Spearheaded by Greens MP, Jan Logie, the Domestic Violence – Victims Protection Bill aims to improve legal protections for victims of domestic violence by establishing systems of workplace support.… Read More
Gifting: about more than what we give at Christmas time
If you live with someone as a couple for three years, if the relationship ends, then any property involved is divided equally – but what exactly is “living together as a couple”? And if your relationship ends, what happens to your stuff?… Read More
My Backyard Subdivision – Part 6: Insurance
In the final part of our Backyard Subdivision series, we discuss the different types of insurance that come into play during a development project, and the need to get specialist advice.… Read More
Employment standards – April 2017 update
Many employers will have agreements which fall foul of the new amendments and could find themselves up for fines or liable to pay large amounts of back pay for overtime or cancelled shifts unless the agreements are updated.… Read More
Statutory demand notices – a useful tool with benefits and risks
Statutory demand notices are commonly used as a helpful tool to create leverage to collect undisputed debts.… Read More