The new employment-law landscape
With a number of significant employment law reforms on the horizon, here are the key changes to prepare for
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Jessie Lapthorne
7 articles
AI in the eyes of the law
In 2023 artificial intelligence (AI) moved away from the realm of sci-fi and hit the mainstream, with people now using it at home and, increasingly, at work. Indeed, AI has been talked about so much recently that publisher Collins named it 2023’s word of the year. But, as with all new tools, we need
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Employment law update – changes you may have missed
Nothing ever stays the same, especially in the world of employment law. That is particularly true now, with a host of significant changes that have recently come into effect or are imminent.
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Covid-19 ‘myth busting’ – employers’ lockdown obligations
The Covid-19 pandemic and the Government’s Alert Level 4 lockdown has created a uniquely challenging landscape for employers to navigate. Not only does it present an extremely trying set of commercial
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The gig economy
The gig economy has seen the introduction of a widescale labour market characterised by short-term contracts or freelance work (as opposed to permanent jobs). Instead of a regular wage, workers in the gig economy get paid for the ‘gigs’ they do, such as food delivery or transportation (eg. Uber and
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Beyond the basics: domestic violence leave
No doubt most employers in New Zealand will be aware their employees are now entitled to domestic violence leave. We know the basics, that employees who are affected by domestic violence are entitled to 10 days paid domestic violence leave for every 12-month period after six months continuous employ
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Understanding key changes to employment law
This year HAS seen a number of key employment law changes that have important ramifications for businesses. Here is a summary of a few notable cases and an overview of the current stage of the Employment Relations Bill.
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