Holidays Act Changes and Fair Pay Agreements - July 2021
Holidays Act Changes and Fair Pay Agreements In 2018 the Government established the Holidays Act Taskforce (the Taskforce) to address challenges with the Holidays Act 2003 (the Act), following a…
What's New Update: Jan 2021 - Employers' Obligations under the Minimum Wage Act 1983
Clarifying Employers' Obligations under the Minimum Wage Act 1983 The Employment Court’s first decision on issues arising out of COVID-19: clarifying employers’ obligations under the Minimum Wage Act…
What's New Update: December 2020 - Privacy Act 2020
Privacy Act 2020 The new Privacy Act 2020 (the Act) came into force on 1 December 2020. The Act brings New Zealand in line with a global shift towards strengthening the protection of personal…
What's New Update: COVID-19 Resurgence Wage Subsidy
Overview The Government has announced a new two-week payment (Resurgence Wage Subsidy) for employers (including those who are self-employed) who have been financially impacted by the resurgence of…
What's New Update: July 2020 - Privacy Act 2020
Privacy Act 2020 Parliament passed the Privacy Act 2020 (the Act) with unanimous support on 30 June 2020. The Act will repeal the Privacy Act 1993 and come into force on 1 December 2020. The Act…
What's New Update: COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Extension
Overview The government has announced an extension to the wage subsidy scheme to help businesses affected by COVID-19. The extension will support businesses and their staff to maintain an employment…
What’s New Update: Working at Alert Level 2 — COVID-19
Overview New Zealand will move to Alert Level 2 on the COVID-19 alert level system on Thursday 14 May. This means restaurants, cafes, retail and public venues such as cinemas and gyms will be allowed…
What’s New Update: Changes to COVID-19 Leave Support Scheme
Overview On 24 April 2020 the Government announced an extension to the COVID-19 Leave Support Scheme, ahead of the move to Alert Level 3. Previously directed towards essential workers only, the…
What’s New Update: Changes to Employment Relations Act 2000 under the Epidemic Preparedness Act 2006
Overview An Order in Council made under section 15 of the Epidemic Preparedness Act 2006 has made some temporary changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act) while the Epidemic Notice is in…
What’s New Update: Public Holidays in Lockdown
Overview With Good Friday and Easter Monday occurring during the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown (and possibly ANZAC Day if the lockdown is extended), it is important employers understand their…