Can I just give them a verbal warning? 

Part of being a good employer means addressing minor issues before they become major ones. Verbal warnings are a useful tool in doing so.… Read More

Whistle-blowers get (some) new legal protections

The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022 sets out what will, and will not, be protected.… Read More

Show me the honey – fair process is critical in dealing with personal grievances

An employee of a Manuka honey producer does dodgy deals, but still gets $18,000 personal grievance payout for botched termination. … Read More

Government vaccine mandate for education and health and disability sectors

Teachers, GPs, nurses, midwives and aged-care workers will all required to be vaccinated under an imminent Government mandate.… Read More

#Cancelled – Can you fire an employee when a social media post goes viral?

Employers are right to be concerned about the reputational risks brought by employees’ controversial personal posts – but what can be done?… Read More

Civil litigation – more complex than ever before

Disputes are a drain on time and energy – picking the right strategy is critical.… Read More

Can you advertise alcohol in New Zealand?

New Zealand’s new Alcohol Advertising rules are here. If your business sells alcohol, then these rules apply to you.… Read More

Business in a (COVID-19) bubble

With two NZ travel bubbles now fully operational, Kiwis are finally able to take off on a long-awaited holiday. For employers, this raises some questions as to how to manage employees’ personal and work-related travel.… Read More

Hitting the nail on the head – the importance of properly scoping and pricing your construction job

A recent High Court decision sets out the consequences of not including a clear pricing mechanism and scope of works in the contract.… Read More

The minimum wage has gone up – don’t get caught short

On 1 April 2021 the standard adult minimum wage in New Zealand increased again from $18.90 to $20.00 per hour.… Read More

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