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Employers & Visas - Top Tips
July is fast approaching and the borders will soon be open, allowing many employers to secure desparately needed skills from offshore. Getting prepared for this and staying on track can be a challenge. We have some top tips for employers aiming to recruit from offshore…
Spinning Visas
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) regularly comes under fire from a number of sources (the media being the top of the list), largely due to very public failings in service delivery and outrageous processing times, but are they entirely to blame? There are often two sides to every story…
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.
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.
Updates to Employment and Privacy Laws
New Privacy laws are addressing Cloud / Dropbox storage, massive data-collection houses, and changing technologies
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.
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.
The Immigration Amendment Bill number 2 will become law.
The Immigration Amendment Bill number 2 has been passed and will become law.
Drug Testing in the Workplace
According to the 2012 United Nations World Drug Report, New Zealand has comparably high levels of illicit drug taking, particularly cannabis use. There have also been serious concerns highlighted around the use of synthetic cannabis products.
Introduction of Starting Out Wage
From 1 May 2013, 16 and 17 year olds must be paid at not less than 80% of the adult minimum wage.