Attribution vs market salary rules

The introduction of the 39% tax rate for individuals who earn over $180,000 from 1…

Personal grievances – A brief overview

A personal grievance (“PG”) is a type of formal complaint by an employee against their…

Trial vs. probationary periods – what is the difference?

Trial and probationary periods look very similar and are used for similar reasons but they…

New guidance on discretionary payments under the Holidays Act 2003

The Holidays Act 2003 (HA) sets out that employers must take into account ‘gross earnings’…

Changes to sick leave entitlements

As has been anticipated, there are some proposed changes to the Holidays Act 1993 (“the…

What does Restraint of Trade mean?

A restraint of trade is a provision generally found in employment contracts, which prohibits an…

Employment changes in regards to working from home

The global spread of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdown in New Zealand changed the way that…

Statutory entitlement for sick leave

We all get sick from time to time, and New Zealand law in the form…

Points of interest on drug and alcohol testing in the workplace

Drugs and alcohol can make an employee less effective, struggle to concentrate, careless, unable to…

Alternative Dispute Resolution Series: How It can help You – Mediation in Employment Disputes

Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) methods are alternatives to going directly to court. Using ADR methods…

Employees – what are we allowed?

When asking Kiwis what their entitlements are when it comes to annual leave, holidays and…