The Gateway Test for Contractors in New Zealand: What You Need to KnowThe Government’s Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 has now received Royal Assent and is now in law, introducing...
The Gateway Test for Contractors in New Zealand: What You Need to Know Why this mattersWhen you engage contractors – or work as one – it’s critical to understand how the...
The question of whether someone is a contractor or an employee has always mattered — but the recent Uber litigation has pushed this issue firmly into the spotlight for New...
A major update: the Government has announced policy decisions to replace the current Holidays Act 2003 with a new employment‐leave framework. The key changes include:Leave (annual and sick) will accrue...
Sometimes employment relationships don’t work out and they can be for a variety of reasons – both within and outside of work.There are plenty of cases where employers 'got it...
With effect from December 2023, all employers can now use 90-day trial periods. Previously, this was only available to employers with 19 or less employees. There are a few things you need...
This blog delves into a groundbreaking legal case that centers on a COVID-19-related dismissal due to the vaccination mandate for frontline workers. Beyond its significance in the context of the...
This employment law case is one for your knowledge banks. It seems more and more employers are being challenged on their classification of workers...
Discover the essential steps and expert advice to effectively issue employee warnings and minimize the potential pitfalls.Key things you need to know as an employerThere are some things you should...
There is no doubt that poor employee performance is difficult to deal with. It creates all sorts of issues around morale, quality of work, client impressions, productivity, stress and so...
