There are many businesses who will want everyone in the workplace to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Can an employer in NZ make vaccination mandatory like other health and safety requirements?… Read More
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
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
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
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
Bullying and harassment of all kinds is an increasingly common workplace employment issue.… Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought into sharp focus the importance of having well –considered, written and signed employment agreements. … Read More
This newsletter discusses restructuring your business during a pandemic, understanding just what a triangular employment relationship is and what it means for you as an employer, and your new obligations under the Privacy Act 2020.… Read More
This article sets out some useful employment law information for those considering significant changes to their business, including restructuring and redundancies, as well as answers to frequently asked questions.… Read More
If your business has suffered an actual loss, or prospective downturn, you might be looking at temporary or longer-lasting options. This note sets out some high-level guidance on the most common questions our clients are asking.… Read More