If employers take only one thing out of the sacking of one of Australia’s best rugby players it should be this – in certain circumstances, an employer does have an interest, and the right to be interested, in an employee’s behaviour outside of the workplace.
Ashley-Jayne Lodge
As an owner (or principal) one of the biggest risks on a building project is the builder/ main contractor ‘going under’ during construction. There have been a number of recent high profile building company collapses and this is not an uncommon reality across the building industry. Whether you are engaging ...
While company directors may face claims from several sources (e.g. legislative breaches), the most common claims are from those whom they have offered personal guarantees in connection with the company’s activities.
Given the current economic uncertainties, it is timely to consider the duties of company directors. The penalties for breaches can be harsh, and it is important to be aware of your responsibilities to the company, its shareholders, and third parties.
In April last year, INZ introduced a compulsory stand-down for “non-compliant employers”. This is now beginning to have a significant effect on a number of employers.
A recent court case in the Federal Court of Australia has tested the application of the unfair contracts regime to small businesses.
The Australian Consumer Law Act applies to protect consumers from unfair contract terms in standard form contracts and in November 2016 was extended to protect small businesses.
Easter Sunday may become a regular trading day for New Zealand shops and businesses depending on the outcome of the Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill. However, it seems to be causing more confusion than ever.
With the introduction of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) it is timely to revisit the core directors’ duties in particular those duties expressly stated in the Companies Act (Act).
Corruption in sport can take many forms. This article will review recent cases of match fixing and the consequences for the individuals involved and also at how commercial sponsors can protect themselves in their sponsorship agreements.
Just what is going on with the TPPA? One of the most significant consequences for New Zealanders will be a change to the intellectual property laws. How will this impact on New Zealand businesses and creatives?
The Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Legislation Bill has just passed its third reading. The Bill forms part of a Government programme aimed at preventing calculated, serious crimes for profit. Find out what this could mean for you and your business.
New Zealand has over 23,000 incorporated societies, yet the legislation governing incorporated societies has barely changed in over 100 years. Recently the Government accepted the Law Commission’s recommendations to replace the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 with a more robust, modern Act. Consultation on a draft Incorporated Societies Bill ...
Limited partnerships are a relatively new type of business structure in New Zealand. Since the introduction of the Limited Partnerships Act in 2008, limited partnerships have become an increasingly popular vehicle, allowing investors to enjoy the “best of both worlds”.