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External Investigations: A Guide For Employers
Workplace investigations can be among the most challenging and sensitive aspects of managing a business and employing staff. These processes can be stressful and disruptive,...
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Parliament Addresses Director Safety Concerns on legal and
For many retail business owners and directors, the requirement to publicly list a residential address on the New Zealand Companies Register has created ongoing privacy...
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Contributory conduct in an unjustified dismissal:
Dismissing an employee for inappropriate or serious misconduct may be unjustified where the employer failed to follow a fair process. However, an employee’s contributory conduct...
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Tracking The Trend: Employee Interim Reinstatement Applications
Introduction In the wake of the rise of applications for interim reinstatement, the Employment Court has issued a decision reminding ex-employee’s raising a personal grievance...
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Christmas Special: Employment law tips for
As the festive season approaches, it’s the perfect time for employers to start planning, not just for a well-earned break, but for the unique workplace...
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Major Overhaul of the Fair Trading
The Government has announced substantial reforms to the Fair Trading Act (“FTA”), with a bill expected to be introduced to Parliament next year. While supermarkets...
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From Joyride to Judgment: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has confirmed that four Uber drivers are employees, not independent contractors, of the ride-share giant. However, for the many workers who have...
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New Law Protects Employees’ Right To
In a move towards workplace equity, the Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill (“the Bill”) has now come into force. The Bill seeks to protect employees...
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Testing the Limits of Collective Bargaining
A recent legal dispute between The Athletes’ Cooperative Inc (“TAC”) and High Performance Sport New Zealand Ltd (“HPSNZ”) has tested the outer limits of New...
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Responding to Employee Privacy Requests
A Practical Guide for Employers f you’re an employer, you may at some point receive a request from an employee, or ex-employee, asking to access...
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Shake Up of Earthquake-Prone Building System:
In September 2025, the Government announced a series of proposed changes to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building (EPB) system under the Building (Earthquake-Prone Building System Reform)...
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GrabOne Liquidation: What Are Retailers’ Legal
Global Marketplace New Zealand Limited (“GMNZ”), which operated GrabOne, has been put into liquidation. GMNZ’s liquidators have said the company is not in a position...
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To Suspend, or Not to Suspend:
In the fast-paced world of construction, cash flow is king. But what happens when your client stops paying? Or they’re causing endless delays? For many...
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Managing Medical Incapacity in the Workplace
A Guide for Retail Employers In retail, staff absences can have an immediate impact on customer service, rosters, and team morale. Prolonged employee absences due...
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Reform of the Holidays Act: What
On 23 September 2025, the Government announced it will repeal the Holidays Act 2003 and replace it with a new Employment Leave Act. According to...
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Keep the Cash Flowing – Tradie
Cashflow is king for any contractor — yet late payments, unclear terms, or clients who don’t pay at all can cripple your business. A good...
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Court Issues Warning to Directors Who
We can now expect to see summary judgment applications against directors of failed construction companies who misuse retention funds. The High Court has adopted the...
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Insolvent and Indifferent: A Director’s Missteps
A recent High Court decision, Batley v MacDonald [2025] NZHC 974, has sent another clear warning to company directors across New Zealand: when a business starts to...
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Why do I need a written
The recent case of Venkataramanujam v Ramasubramanian [1] demonstrates how important it is to have a clear understanding of the obligations business partners owe each other and the...
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