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Keeping employment disputes private
Data Protection

Keeping employment disputes private

Publication of employment disputes may matter more for future job prospects as the Employment Court weighs privacy against open justice.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Getting the basics right: a reminder
Human Capital Management

Getting the basics right: a reminder

Poor record keeping can trigger fines after a company and a banned director were penalised NZD $48,000 for breaching employment standards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
What does the Siouxsie Wiles case mean for health and safety?
Physical Security

What does the Siouxsie Wiles case mean for health and safety?

Employers may now have to do more to protect staff from online abuse after a court found a university breached health and safety duties.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Sexual and gender-based harassment
Risk & Compliance

Sexual and gender-based harassment

New guidance urges New Zealand employers to redesign workplaces and consult staff, as training alone will not curb harassment risks.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Return of the 90-day trial: what you need to know
Digital Transformation

Return of the 90-day trial: what you need to know

Small firms could face costly disputes unless they document hiring steps and conduct regular probation reviews ahead of the trial's return.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Unions concerned over WorkSafe cuts
Risk & Compliance

Unions concerned over WorkSafe cuts

Thousands more workplace deaths and injuries could follow the axing of 113 jobs at New Zealand's health and safety regulator, unions warn.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
Growing petition to keep Fair Pay Agreements
Law

Growing petition to keep Fair Pay Agreements

More than 10,000 people have signed a petition as the incoming Government moves to repeal the workplace deals before Christmas.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
What are the health & safety risks of AI?
Data Protection

What are the health & safety risks of AI?

AI-based worker management could heighten privacy and safety risks, prompting EU-OSHA to call for human control and stronger oversight.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2023
Training and minimum wage rises kick in this week
New Zealand Labour Party

Training and minimum wage rises kick in this week

Around 222,900 workers will see higher pay from Friday as New Zealand’s minimum wage rises to NZD $22.70 an hour.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 26th Mar 2023
What employers need to know about Fair Pay Agreements
Human Capital Management

What employers need to know about Fair Pay Agreements

Employers face new duties from 1 December as sector-wide bargaining can set minimum pay, leave and hours for covered workers.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
Pay cuts and redundancies – how a company lost $280k
Human Capital Management

Pay cuts and redundancies – how a company lost $280k

The ERA ruled four Taranaki oil and gas workers were unjustifiably dismissed, ordering nearly GBP £140,000 in back pay and compensation.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2022

Global Stories

Employment Law stories

Remote launches service to manage international contractors
Licensing

Remote launches service to manage international contractors

Remote unveils its Remote Contractor of Record service, aiding firms in managing payments for international contractors while mitigating compliance risks.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
A new era of HR advisory for every business – no matter the size
Human Capital Management

A new era of HR advisory for every business – no matter the size

A revolutionary shift in HR advisory is enabling businesses of all sizes to access affordable, always-on support, reshaping compliance and workforce management.

By Shane Duffy • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Employment Law stories

HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence
Human Capital Management

HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence

From 1 January 2025, wage theft will be criminalised in Australia, with penalties up to AUD $7.8 million for companies and up to ten years' imprisonment for individuals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Lawfront selects NetDocuments for document management
Physical Security

Lawfront selects NetDocuments for document management

Lawfront has selected NetDocuments as its document management system across four UK law firms, enhancing productivity for 800 lawyers across 28 offices.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption
eLearning

78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption

A new survey by VinciWorks shows 78% of UK companies lack measures to guard against AI breaches, even as AI adoption rises and EU regulations loom.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Employment Hero and Sage partner to aid Australian SMEs growth
Human Capital Management

Employment Hero and Sage partner to aid Australian SMEs growth

Employment Hero and Sage forge a strategic global partnership to harmonise payroll, HR, and financial management for Australia's SMEs, aiding compliance with employment law changes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024