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More changes on their way
Many employers around the country are spending their time getting their head around proposed changes to trial periods and collective bargaining.  In the interim, two minor but important changes...
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Days are numbered for 90 day trial periods
The days appear to be numbered for 90 day trial periods, with the Government...
Do you own a rental property?
If the answer is yes, whether commercial or residential, then read on to avoid...
Buckle up! 2018 is going to be year of upheaval for labour laws
The Government has announced the first round of changes to New Zealand’s employment relations...
Workplace Law Newsletter: December
In this edition: Authority looks at when an employer can “fairly cry halt” Tis...
Workplace Law Newsletter: November
In this edition: What the new government means for employment law Second HSWA case...
Workplace Law Newsletter: August
In this edition: MBIE releases Holidays Act compliance document New regulations for hazardous substances...
Queenstown Workplace Law Workshop
This free Workplace Law Workshop will update you on the latest Employment, Health &...
50 shades of a personal grievance
There have been many water cooler discussions in New Zealand workplaces (and workplaces around...
Employers take note: major immigration compliance changes coming in on 1 April
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced the implementation of a very tough new policy...
A defining case on premium – the recovery of costs associated with the recruitment of migrant labour
Many employers and recruitment companies alike, who rely in particular on migrant labour to supplement...
Examining the legal definition of “brother” for the purposes of bereavement leave
A steel worker who was told by his employer he was unable to take...
Is volunteering considered “work”?
Lane Neave clients often ask for guidance around whether they can participate in “volunteer”...
90 Day trial period start date not necessarily first day of work
Employment Law alert The Employment Relations Authority (Authority) has released a decision regarding 90...
Workplace Law Newsletter: August
In the August edition of the Lane Neave Workplace Law Newsletter: Procedure when investigating serious misconduct...
Workplace Law Newsletter: July
In the July edition of the Lane Neave Workplace Law Newsletter: Pay equity in New Zealand...
Workplace Law Newsletter: June
In the June edition of the Lane Neave Workplace Law Newsletter: Three key ways HR...
Workplace Law Newsletter: May
In the May Lane Neave Workplace Law Newsletter: Digger operator awarded $23,000.00 for constructive...
Changes to the Canterbury Skills Shortage List and e-visas / 2015 wrap-up
Employment & Health & Safety 2015 wrap-up 2015 has been a busy year for...