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Court sets aside police and defence vaccine mandates – should employers be concerned?
On 25 February 2022, the High Court released its judgment in Yardley v Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, setting aside the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Specified Work Vaccinations)...
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To Pay, or Not to Pay? Ensuring your Volunteers are actually Volunteers
This Friday (4 March 2022) concludes the end of a fascinating two-week Employment Court...
Google Ads agreements found to breach cartel laws
A recent decision of the High Court has confirmed that competitors that coordinate with...
Michelle Needham named NZ Lawyer Rising Star
Lane Neave is delighted to be able to announce that one of our newest...
Employers: know your obligations or risk personal liability
The Court of Appeal’s finding in Labour Inspector v Southern Taxis Limited highlights the...
COVID-19: What do I do if my employee has to self-isolate and cannot work from home?
Where employees have been advised to self-isolate in accordance with public health guidance and...
Meet the partners; trio of lawyers bolsters Lane Neave’s national offering
Lane Neave is delighted to have added three new partners to the partnership in...
Investment-based visas – border entry timing
The announcements made yesterday were favourable to a significant cohort of New Zealand citizens...
Five-stage border “opening” settings
On 3 February 2022 the New Zealand Government has finally announced its staged process...
The Tova O’Brien case: what you need to know
Following the conclusion of a three-day hearing, the determination from the Employment Relations Authority...
I see red, I see red, I see red
On 20 January 2022 the Government addressed how New Zealand would respond to an...
‘Whistleblowers Bill’ offers clearer and more effective reporting regime
The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Bill (Bill) was introduced in June last year...
Rent relief amendment to have far-reaching implications
The COVID-19 epidemic has caused significant financial hardship for businesses forced to close their...
Lane Neave recognised in latest Legal 500 rankings
Lane Neave’s specialist teams and Partners have again been featured in The Legal 500...
Waikato DHB Privacy Breach
Alongside the legislation, the courts have taken a strong stance against the un-consensual use...
Mandatory privacy breach reporting one year on – Privacy Commissioner Insight Report 2021
On 1 December 2020, the Privacy Act 2020 (Act) introduced some new changes to...
Lane Neave ranked in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022 Guide
Lane Neave has been recognised in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022 Guide for leading firms...
New Year promotions for seven Lane Neave solicitors
Lane Neave is delighted to announce the promotion of seven of its talented lawyers...
Some new resident visa holders now cleared for entry
In a further change announced on 9 December related to the continued fall-out associated...
Vaccine mandates: consultation
The Employment Court in WXN v Auckland International Airport Limited recently overturned an Employment Relations...