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
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.
From 1 September 2016 the Construction Contracts Act will extend to new categories of construction professionals. This article provides information as to the changes and how they might affect you.
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).
Immigration New Zealand now has its Labour Hire Accreditation Scheme in force. This article addresses the FAQs on how this scheme works.
One of our favourite clients, Mr S. Claus (who we call Santa), has been in touch again.
It’s a busy time of year for Santa, as it is for many of our clients. Also, just like many of our clients, he needs urgent immigration and employment advice before Christmas ...
Proposals to make major changes to employment legislation could have a big impact on your business and your relationship with your employees - find out more here.
New immigration policies mean it's even easier to get residence as a Skilled Migrant if you work outside the Auckland Region. Is there a catch? Find out with this guide to the new rules.
Many New Zealand businesses (whether small or large) will have entered into some form of software licence agreement. But as software becomes more advanced and complex, so too can software licensing arrangements. This article aims to identify some important issues that all businesses should bear in mind when considering licensing ...
In the recent case of Morgenstern v Jeffreys, the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal against a High Court ruling that Morgenstern had breached his duties as a director by selling all of the shares in Morning Star Limited to Morning Star Enterprises Limited (in liquidation) for $3.5 million.
As of 1 December 2014 the breath and blood alcohol limits for drivers in New Zealand will be reduced. Employers will need to seriously consider the potential impacts this may have on their business and be proactive when putting in steps to mitigate the risks.
Is New Zealand finally catching up to other OECD countries in the paid parental leave stakes? In this article Peter van Keulen looks at the current paid parental leave entitlement and the possibility surrounding an increase to six months if Sue Moroney's Members' Bill is passed.
The Labour Inspectorate is focused on ensuring that Christchurch employers, particularly those in the construction industry, are compliant with employment and immigration laws. Therefore, the Labour Inspectorate will be visiting a number of Christchurch employers, over the next few months, to undertake compliance checks.