With many NZ employers still grappling with adverse Covid-19-related economic and staffing issues, and if economists are to be believed, a recession on the horizon, employers may find themselves...Read More
It’s that time of the year when employers are busily looking for new recruits and offering new opportunities. Effort and time is often put into the recruitment process. However, the...Read More
If you have just been offered, or are starting the New Year in a new role, congratulations! We understand it can be tempting to put pen to paper without taking legal advice first. However,...Read More
Restraint of trade clauses are commonly used provisions in employment agreements that (at a high level) prevent, for specified time periods and within specified geographical areas, ex-employees...Read More
Today, the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day Act 2022 came into force, after receiving royal assent yesterday. The Act’s purpose is to provide for “a day of commemoration to acknowledge the...Read More
Personal grievances can be stressful to be on the receiving end of (and sometimes upsetting where allegations are personal). However, having a proper understanding of next steps, options for...Read More
Enactment of the Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers Act) 2022 – what does this mean for whistleblowers and organisations? The Protected Disclosures (Protection of...Read More
In times of economic downturn, restructures and redundancies are likely and for many businesses sadly inevitable. It is important that a fair process is followed and that the employer has...Read More