by Wendy Macphail | Feb 23, 2024 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
Ask most people how they want to be treated in life and you’ll usually be met with a request for fair and reasonable treatment. As you might expect, this is no different in the workplace. For the symbiotic employer/employee relationship to flourish, both parties must...
by Wendy Macphail | Jan 25, 2024 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
The Worker Protection (Migrant and Other Employees) Act 2023 came into effect on 6 January 2024 and brought with it a suite of changes across the Employment Relations Act, the Immigration Act, and the Companies Act, to combat migrant exploitation. Exploitation of...
by Wendy Macphail | Dec 22, 2023 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
The employment landscape in New Zealand has been in a state of transformation for some time, driven by advancements in technology, global economic shifts, and societal changes. As we step into 2024, Kiwi businesses can expect change to remain a constant as they adapt...
by Wendy Macphail | Sep 22, 2023 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
It’s been a busy time in the world of workplace legislation (when is it not, really?) with some important government headlines offering timely reminders and tangible changes for employers and employees. Let’s take a look at three of the most relevant recent news...
by Wendy Macphail | Sep 1, 2023 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
The Employment Relations (Restraint of Trade) Amendment Bill had its first reading in Parliament on 26 July 2023 and is now off to the Select Committee for further scrutiny. The bill, which was introduced in September 2022 by Labour MP Helen White in the wake of...
by Wendy Macphail | Aug 1, 2023 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
Sexual harassment issues can be stressful for everyone involved and, if you’re an employer, a failure to manage them properly can lead to serious legal repercussions. For this reason, if you’re a Kiwi employer, you need to be on top of what the latest changes to the...
