Privacy Act 2020 – Jul 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…
COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Extension – May 2020
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…
Working at Alert Level 2, COVID-19 – May 2020
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 to open,…
Changes to COVID-19 Leave Support Scheme – Apr 2020
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 eligibility…
Changes to Employment Relations Act 2000 under the Epidemic Preparedness Act 2006 – Apr 2020
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 place.…
Public Holidays in Lockdown – Apr 2020
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 obligations…
Workplace Response to COVID-19 – Apr 2020
Updated 6 April 2020 At 11.59 pm on Wednesday 25 March, the Government moved Aotearoa New Zealand to COVID-19 Alert Level 4 – Eliminate Contact. This means all individuals are asked to stay home,…
Employees’ Personal Grievance Rights – Feb 2020
Expansion of employees’ personal grievance rights under the Employment Relations (Triangular Employment) Amendment Act 2019 The Employment Relations (Triangular Employment) Amendment Act 2019 (the…
Human Rights Tribunal: Importance of Privacy Training – Dec 2019
December 2019 - What's New
The Privacy Bill – Sept 2018
This update covers: A summary of the bill proposed to replace the Privacy Act 1993; Changes to MBIE’s employment mediation services; and The Holidays (Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage) Amendment…
Multiple amendments – April 2019
This update covers: Employment Relations Amendment Act 2018 Domestic Violence – Victims’ Protection Act 2018 The Employment Relations (Triangular Employment) Amendment Bill Fair Pay Agreements…
Domestic Violence – Victims Protection Bill – Aug 2018
The Domestic Violence – Victims’ Protection Bill (the Bill) recently passed its third reading in Parliament. From April 2019, when the changes take effect, victims of domestic violence will be…
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