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Remuneration threshold changes – an update for employers
With February fast approaching, it is important for employers to pay regard to Immigration New Zealand’s upcoming remuneration changes. As of the 24 February 2020, wage and salary thresholds...
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Employers must consult with their employees before taking action
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) recently found in Fensom v KME Services NZ Pty...
Verbal telephone references – be careful not to breach an employee’s privacy
The relationship between references and privacy In Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Katui...
Remuneration threshold changes
With February fast approaching, it is important to pay regard to Immigration New Zealand’s...
Immigration January Newsletter
In this edition: Remuneration threshold changes Introducing expat resettlement expert, Bridget Romanes 2020 investment...
Is your business ready to take on the new decade?
It is the new year and the end of a decade. Whether you are...
Are your standard contract terms fair?
In October 2019, the Government announced its plan to strengthen the existing unfair contract...
Lane Neave announce New Year promotions
Strength and capacity has been built and effort recognised at leading national law firm...
Consultation on migrant exploitation
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) welcomed feedback and proposals for the...
Immigration December Newsletter
In this edition: Consultation on migrant exploitation New capital requirements on banks and the...
Investing in a limited partnership? Some legal points to consider
With over 2,500 reportedly registered in New Zealand, limited partnerships have proven to be...
Farm Debt Mediation Bill Enacted
The Farm Debt Mediation Bill (No 2) passed into law on 13 December 2019...
In brief: update on holiday pay and contractor’s rights
Tourism Holdings Limited operates a tour bus business throughout New Zealand called Kiwi Experience....
Provision to beneficiaries of trust information
This is the second article in our Trust Series. Basic trust information There is...
The Role of an Executor
When you are asked to be an Executor of a Will, you must understand...
Would a Labour Inspector find your business in breach of minimum employment law standards?
The Labour Inspectorate enforces and monitors minimum employment standards such as the minimum wage,...
How would you fare if a Labour Inspector came a knocking?
The Labour Inspectorate of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) enforces and...
Latest Government consultation – National Policy Statement on Indigenous Biodiversity
The Government has now released the proposed National Policy Statement on Indigenous Biodiversity (Proposed...
Alert: Government releases algorithm charter and examines artificial intelligence regulation
On 4 November 2019 the Department of Internal Affairs announced a new project, ‘Re-imagining...