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Post-election employment policies: what’s in and what’s out?
After several weeks of waiting since the 14 October election, on 24 November 2023 the coalition government between the National, ACT and New Zealand First parties was announced. Now,...
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A moderate minimum wage?
With the recent release of coalition agreements between National and ACT, and National and...
Supie collapse: the employment implications
Last month, online supermarket Supie went into voluntary administration, owing $2.1 million to more...
Government appoints new Minister for Space
New Zealand has a new Ministerial position, the Minister for Space.  The Hon Judith...
Privacy Commissioner to issue a Privacy Code of Practice on Biometrics
Last week the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) announced that it will issue...
Navigating Job Check delays – top 5 tips for employers
Many employers will be aware of the recent significant delays at the Immigration New...
Changes to Immigration New Zealand’s Green List in early 2024
From March 2024, 17 new roles will be added to Immigration New Zealand’s Green...
Court issues Whakaari/White Island Health and Safety conviction
Whakaari Island’s eruption back in December 2019 was catastrophic, killing 22 people and injuring...
Ch-ch-ch-changes (of Government): Fair Pay Agreements
While the official results of the election will not be published by the Electoral...
90-day trials are dead, long live the 90-day trial
Notwithstanding some differences between the New Zealand National Party, the Act Party and New...
Lane Neave Partners McMillan and Ryan shine in Elite Women 2023 list
Two of Lane Neave’s Partners, Fiona McMillan and Anna Ryan, have been recognised as...
A new government; a ‘new dawn’ for New Zealand immigration?
New Zealand has gone to the polls and voted for change. What will this...
Banking Partner Evelyn Jones achieves IFLR1000 APAC 2023 success
Lane Neave Banking and Finance Partner Evelyn Jones has again been recognised in the...
RDJ v SGF: proof and family violence leave
In our article in July, we discussed the Domestic Violence – Victims Protections Act...
The future of sick leave
As we leave the winter weather behind us and have recently observed Mental Health...
No more 90-day trial period for migrant workers
Safeguarding the rights of migrant workers has been a top priority for Immigration New...
A reminder about restraints: employees and independent contractors
Parties to an individual employment agreement, or an independent contractor agreement, may agree to...
Privacy Amendment Bill bridges gaps in New Zealand’s Privacy Act
Privacy is at the forefront of many minds, particularly in an age where vast...
90% of investigated businesses found non-compliant with workplace law regulations
New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) recently confirmed to us under...
Tripping on drug policies
Drugs and alcohol pose a major health and safety risk to employers, particularly those...