ArticleAgreements are made to be kept; employee restraint of trade held to be enforceableIn deciding whether to enforce the restraints, ERA considered whether they were reasonable & questioned the scope of the terms.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleCaught on camera: the rise of recorded work conversationsHow to handle recordings in the workplace.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleEmployees rights under triangular employment relationships expandedNew law enables employees to raise a personal grievance against anyone that can direct or control the employee's day-to-day work.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleEmployment Relations Authority rules on no jab, no jobThis decision is useful guidance for employers who are considering requiring vaccination for some or all their workers.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleExtended subsidy or restructuring – What are your options at the expiry of the wage subsidy?Before the wage subsidy expires, employers should carefully consider if they should make any changes to staffing levels.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleIs it time to review your employment agreements?If your business is considering changes, then you should look at employment agreements and any review or change clauses.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleThe gig economy – a changing workforceThe gig economy is a labour market characterised by short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleWhat employers need to know about synthetic drugsInteresting article about synthetic drugs and drug and alcohol policies.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleVaccinating children against COVID-19 – the role of parents and the childRecent case provides a useful backdrop to consider guardianship rights and responsibilities and how they should be exercised.New ZealandFamily and MatrimonialWynn Williams
ArticleEmbracing tikanga: implications for New Zealand lawKey points concerning the interaction between tikanga Maori & New Zealand law, which are crucial to consider.New ZealandGovernment, Public SectorWynn Williams
ArticleLegislative update: local government - restoring the four aspects of well-beingArticle discusses 2 new Bills in relation to local government including restoring the 4 aspects of well-being.New ZealandGovernment, Public SectorWynn Williams
ArticleTransport network receives huge investmentInvestment in New Zealand's transport network through the 2024-2027 National Land Transport Programme.New ZealandGovernment, Public SectorWynn Williams
ArticleChanges to Accredited Employer Work Visa SchemeChanges are aimed at reducing migrant vulnerability to exploitation & to attract highly skilled migrants into areas with skills shortages.New ZealandImmigrationWynn Williams
ArticleCourt of Appeal rejects QBE appeal contending double insuranceThe Court of Appeal rejected QBE's appeal and said that the Allianz policy would incept on the expiry of the QBE policy.New ZealandInsuranceWynn Williams
ArticlePrivacy Act 2020 – Are you ready?This Act aims to modernise NZ's privacy law framework, in accordance with international laws such as the European GDPR. New ZealandPrivacyWynn Williams
ArticleBuilding defects and limitation update – good news for building owners and councils, bad news for designersThe Court held that the 10-year limitation did not apply to claims for contribution, so the Council continued its claim.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams
ArticleChanges to the Residential Tenancies Amendment BillIf tenants damage property, they either pay the landlord's insurance excess or four weeks rent, whichever is the lesser.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams
ArticleCOVID-19 and inevitable construction delays that are imminentConstruction projects rely on a healthy labour force and on materials and components often produced in another country.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams
ArticleDefective EQC(Earthquake Commission) Repairs Of Your New Property? Time Is Running Out…Time is running out to register your interest in an EQC (Earthquake Commission) ex gratia payment for repair costs.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams
ArticleFast Paced Reform: RMA Amendment Bill To Put The Brakes On Planning ProcessesAnyone working in the fields of planning, consenting or enforcement will need to engage with the Bill.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams