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Mandatory Vaccinations: What do Employers need to know?
Employers who are contemplating mandatory vaccinations for their employees need to consider a range of factors involving current government orders, health and safety obligations, and rights of staff.
Can Businesses Require Staff Get Vaccinated?
With the COVID-19 vaccine due to be rolled out to the general public in late July, businesses may be wondering whether they can require their staff to get vaccinated.
Contractor or Employee? Significant changes in worker rights and classification
The legal distinction between a contractor and employee is changing. Recently there have been a number of significant Employment Court decisions shaping the law in this area.
Mandatory Employer Accreditation policy dates announced by INZ
Immigration New Zealand have now announced the timeframes for implementation of the new policy
The return of the Wage Subsidy and other government COVID-19 Support
The Wage Subsidy is back! In this article, we provide details of the third round of the Wage Subsidy and details of other support businesses affected by COVID-19 can apply for.
2021 Mandatory Employer Accreditation for Migrant Labour
Under the new rules, all employers will have to obtain accreditation in order to secure the employment of a migrant worker on an employer assisted work visa.
2020 End of Year Employment Tips
As we approach the end of the year, it is also a good time for businesses to take stock of their legal obligations to employees and plan for the next year. We have put together a list of things you may wish to consider:
COVID-19 Employment Update: Business planning and redundancies
Many businesses are considering in the evolving climate of COVID-19 whether the business can continue to operate, and if so, for how long.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs for Employers
Employers need to understand their obligations as employers.
Updates to Employment and Privacy Laws
New Privacy laws are addressing Cloud / Dropbox storage, massive data-collection houses, and changing technologies
Employers – do your employment agreements need a “tune up”?
You wouldn’t let your car go for long period without a service or even worse not get it serviced at all. The same should apply to your employment agreements.
Employee Share Option and Phantom Share Schemes
Tools to help retain and motivate employees.
Employment update: Fair Pay Agreements
In December 2018 this working group released a report which includes a number of recommendations for the government to consider about the process and objectives.
Employment law update – do you need to update your contracts and policies?
The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2018 may affect your business, as changes to the law will come into effect this year. There are a number of key areas that business need to be aware of...
Employee or independent contractor?
The recent case of A Labour Inspector v Southern Taxis Limited (Christchurch) highlights the importance for business owners to ensure that they have correctly identified the nature of their ‘employees’ role.
Speak No Evil – Nondisparagement Provisions In Employment Settlement Agreements
Turner Hopkins is proud to be involved in a reported decision of the Employment Relations Authority.
Advice for Employers - How to Handle Disciplinary Matters
From time to time, issues arise with employees in workplaces that cause employers concern. These issues are many and varied but can include concerns about possible employee misconduct.
Employment Investigations – Running a Sound Process
As an employer it is almost inevitable that you will encounter issues with employees that will require an employment investigation.
Essential Employment Law Updates
Employers - Are you aware of important Redundancy Caselaw?