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Election Result Impact

Posted by on 23 October 2017 | 0 Comments

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With a Labour led government there will be changes on the employment law landscape. Labour’s pre-election manifesto makes for some very concerning reading if you are an employer. I can only hope Winston Peters right leaning tendencies will serve as a bit of a handbrake on some of the more extreme policies. 

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Employment Agreements Require Updates Now

Posted by on 20 March 2017 | 0 Comments

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We encourage you to update your employment agreements immediately as last years amendments to the Employment Relations Act are due to come into force for existing employees very soon. The new requirements, which relate to working hours, cancellation of shifts and restrictions on secondary employment, will apply from 1 April, 2017. The wording of some clauses in your current employment agreements may become ineffective from this date.

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Legislation Changes Ahead

Posted by on 31 March 2016 | 0 Comments

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Minimum Wage Increase

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What to Expect in the Employment Standards Bill

Posted by on 27 August 2015 | 0 Comments

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In March 2015 the Government announced that it would look to strengthen the enforcement of minimum employment standards.  As a result there will be an Employment Standards Bill, which is to be introduced into Parliament later this year.

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Immigration Policy Changes

Posted by on 21 August 2015 | 0 Comments

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For organisations who hire labour under work visas and sub contract those employees in the construction sector in Canterbury, there is now a mandatory requirement to be accredited by 1 January 2016. 

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Proposed Changes to Health & Safety Reform Bill

Posted by on 29 July 2015 | 0 Comments

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Proposed changes to the Bill made by the Select Committee include:

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Legislation Updates

Posted by on 23 June 2015 | 0 Comments

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Health & Safety Reform Bill delay:

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Legislation Changes set for March 2015

Posted by on 2 December 2014 | 0 Comments

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Employment Relations Amendment Act 2014 which will come into force on 6 March 2015. The key changes include:

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Changes to Rest and Meal Breaks

Posted by on 29 October 2014 | 0 Comments

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The final reading of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill is occurring as we go to print. The government did not have the numbers in the last term to make the legislation changes with United Future and the Maori Party opposing the reforms. No such problem this time around.

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ERA Legislation Changes Update

Posted by on 13 April 2014 | 0 Comments

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The Employment Relations Amendment Bill had its second reading on 19 March, and a number of changes to the Bill have been signalled.

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