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5 Year Employer Accreditation renewals – non-government entities “do not qualify”
Employers will no doubt be aware of the rigorous and complicated policy requirements that Immigration New Zealand (INZ) introduced into its Employer Accreditation policy in August last year. In...
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Easter trading
With Easter just around the corner employers whose businesses are shops should be aware...
Work trials, are they legal?
Some employers use pre-employment assessments – typically a brief unpaid “on the job” trial...
Preparing for the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation
Introduction On 25 May 2018 the EU’s existing data protection (ie privacy) legislation will...
You’ve received an offer to buy your business – don’t forget to manage your risk!
Whether you have been looking to sell your business for awhile and a great...
More changes on their way
Many employers around the country are spending their time getting their head around proposed...
Days are numbered for 90 day trial periods
The days appear to be numbered for 90 day trial periods, with the Government...
Broad-ly Speaking is coming to Auckland!
We are excited to announce that Broad-ly Speaking is coming to Auckland! Key note...
Do you own a rental property?
If the answer is yes, whether commercial or residential, then read on to avoid...
Immigration Newsletter: February
In this edition: Do you need a pay rise to qualify for a visa?...
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...
Christmas closure – dates
Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable festive season....
Three Senior Solicitor promotions at Lane Neave
Lane Neave is excited to announce the promotion of three of its talented team...
Immigration Newsletter: December
In this edition: Immigration New Zealand office restructure and closures Christmas in New Zealand...
Lane Neave re-appointed as provider on Government panel
Lane Neave has been re-appointed as a panel member in the All of Government...
Significant new restrictions overseas buyers residential property
The Coalition Government has introduced into Parliament under urgency the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill...
Workplace Law Newsletter: December
In this edition: Authority looks at when an employer can “fairly cry halt” Tis...
Getting behind Broad-ly Speaking
Recently we partnered with Broad-ly Speaking, a Brown Bread initiative that brings together women...
New overseas investment restrictions– major direction change for offshore New Zealand land acquisitions
The Coalition Government has made its first big move to change the way in...
Workplace Law Newsletter: November
In this edition: What the new government means for employment law Second HSWA case...