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Agreements - Essential Clauses
Not all additional clauses are dangerous. In fact, some are essential to protect your interests, provided they’re written correctly.
Here’s a guide to a couple of common clauses, New Zealand buyers and sellers request along with tips on drafting them effectively.
Incorporated Society Changes
If you are an incorporated society you have until 5 April 2026 to re-register under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 with a Constitution that must be compliant with this Act and associated regulations.
If you do not register by that date, you will automatically cease to be an incorporated society.
Unjustified Dismissals - Update
The Employment Relations Amendment Bill is expected to pass in 2025 which will preclude employees who earn an income of more than $180,000 (base pay) from being able to raise a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal.
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.