Employment Law

In every employment relationship, there must be an essential document that sets out the terms and conditions of the working arrangement – the employment agreement. An employment agreement governs the relationship between an employer and employee and should be tailored to fit the specific needs of each working relationship and workplace. Why Are Employment Agreements […]

When an employer and employee enter into an employment agreement, there is a required duty of good faith that must exist between the parties. This means that both the employee and employer must act in a positive and constructive manner during the employment relationship. Let’s dig deeper into the duty of good faith and consider

When it comes to hiring new employees, one of the most important steps is drawing up an employment agreement. There are certain provisions that employers must include in every employment agreement, by law, but there are also essential provisions that employers should include to protect the commercial aspects of their business. These include provisions such

Article Summary As countries across the world seek to tame inflation, several recent policies implemented by the New Zealand Government have increased costs for businesses, including the recurring increases to the minimum wage rate, increased sick leave entitlements, and a new public holiday.  Additionally, policies currently being considered by the Government, such as the Fair

Last month, we sent out a newsletter on the Fair Pay Agreements Bill.  We noted the Bill had passed its first reading on 5 April 2022 and that submissions to the Select Committee were being accepted for consideration, with a final due date of 19 May 2022. We have received instructions to assist clients with making their

The Fair Pay Agreements Bill (“the Bill”) has passed its first reading.  Submissions on the Bill are open until 19 May 2022.  If passed in its current form, it will see a radical revamp of New Zealand’s employment laws. The Fair Pay Agreement (“FPA”) system will bring together employers and unions within specific sectors to

It has been a busy start to 2022, and in-keeping with the prevailing theme over the last two years, there have been several important updates in the employment jurisdiction already this year. In this article, we outline some of the key updates in the employment space so far for 2022. We note that the Government is currently

With the Christmas period fast approaching (less than three weeks, but who is counting), we have set out some helpful tips and reminders below, to see your business run smoothly through the silly season. 1. What should I pay my employee on public holidays over the Christmas period?   There are four public holidays over