ArticleRetail Payment Surcharging Under FireGrowing concerns that certain retailers are now profiting from surcharges at the expense of consumers.New ZealandConsumer ProtectionWynn Williams
ArticleUnsubstantiated representations – Fujitsu first scalp for Commerce CommissionFujitsu is the first business to be convicted under the unsubstantiated representations provisions in the Fair Trading Act.New ZealandConsumer ProtectionWynn Williams
ArticleCOVID-19: Health and safety requirements for returning to the workplace under Level 3Some key controls to minimise the risk of passing on the COVID-19 virus at work.New ZealandCoronavirus (COVID-19)Wynn Williams
ArticleCapital raise – there is no one size fits allUnderstand the full range of capital raising options available and choose the option which optimises cash and value.New ZealandCorporate/Commercial LawWynn Williams
ArticleA miscarriage of justiceBetween 1999 & 2015 more than 900 postmasters were (wrongly) convicted of theft, fraud & false accounting based on a faulty IT data. New ZealandCriminal LawWynn Williams
ArticleDestruction of documents brings criminal charges in Commerce Commission investigationTimely reminder that if you receive a statutory information notice from a New Zealand regulator, you should comply with it.New ZealandCriminal LawWynn Williams
ArticleHoliday obligations - Miri Kirihimete, Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays!Employers and employees may use the festive season to take holidays, to manage leave balances, or to just closedown.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleNew domestic violence law – how will this affect employment relationships?Any employees affected by domestic violence will be entitled to apply for domestic violence leave from their employer.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleNovel Coronavirus – an increasing concern for employers and the workplaceEmployers should consider what steps to take to ensure business continuity and the health and safety of their workforce.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleNZ government announces further extension to the wage subsidyDespite Level 3 restrictions only in Auckland, the third wage subsidy extension will be for businesses nationwide. New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleReforms announced related to employee misconduct and personal grievance remediesSignificant reforms aim at addressing employee misconduct & improving the fairness & efficiency of personal grievance claims. New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleThe use of probationary periods in employmentA probationary period enables an employer to assess the suitability of an employee in skills, diligence and personality.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleWellness in the workplaceArticle discusses mental illness within the context of the workplace.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleDomestic violence during the COVID-19 lockdown – help is still availableIf you feel unsafe or face physical, emotional or psychological abuse in the lockdown period, ring the police on 111.New ZealandFamily and MatrimonialWynn Williams
ArticleDomestic violence during the lockdown – help is still availableDespite the lockdown, the Family Court continues to deal with urgent matters, including those relating to family violence.New ZealandFamily and MatrimonialWynn Williams
VideoHow do you protect your ideas?The video includes what steps you can take to protect your IP and how to ensure international protection of your ideas.New ZealandIntellectual PropertyWynn Williams
ArticleDishonest real estate agents bewareDishonesty is taken seriously when applying to be a salesperson, who must be a fit and proper person' to be licensed .New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams
ArticleProposed rural development rules in new Waimakariri District Plan will apply with immediate effectDespite the immediate legal effect of the new District Plan, existing submissions before the Court may cause more changes.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams
ArticleHealth & safety issues arising from the 14 November earthquake and aftershocksFrom a health and safety point of view, your obligation is to do whatever is reasonable to eliminate or minimise risk.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleInsurance Contracts Bill 101This Insurance Contracts Bill is under consultation, but the proposed changes are consumer-focused and make sense.New ZealandInsuranceWynn Williams