Latest posts from 'Employment Law Changes'
New Laws in Effect for 90-Day Trial Periods in New Zealand
November 14, 2023 | Author: Troy Plummer
On 29 October 2023, the New Zealand government made an important change to legislation surrounding the use of 90-day...
Fair Pay Agreements Bill: What do you need to know?
November 1, 2022 | Author: Troy Plummer
The Fair Pay Agreements Bill has passed its third reading and its awaiting Royal Assent. It will come into...
Security Officers Now Considered Protected Employees
July 30, 2021 | Author: Employsure
There are special protections in place under the Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act) to protect specified employees if...
Bereavement Leave: Frequently Asked Questions
April 6, 2021 | Author: Employsure
Losing an immediate family member or close friend can be tough for anyone. During this time, employees may be...
Reducing the Gender Pay Gap in your Business
November 9, 2020 | Author: Employsure
Changes to the Equal Pay Act 1972 will apply from 7 November 2020 with a view to reducing, if not closing, the Gender Pay Gap. Studies...
Equal Pay Act Amendment: An Overview
August 11, 2020 | Author: Employsure
Since the 1970s, it has been illegal to pay an employee less simply because they are female. However, until...
New Zealand Minimum Wage Increase: Everything You Need To Know
March 1, 2020 | Author: Employsure
The New Zealand Government has announced that it will increase the national adult minimum wage to $18.90 an hour,...
Workplace Updates
August 10, 2018 | Author: Employsure
Pay rate changes for mental health and addiction workers The New Zealand Government has signed off on changes to...
Taskforce To Review Holidays Act
June 8, 2018 | Author: Employsure
Government Taskforce reviews the Holidays Act 2003 A new Government Taskforce will review the Holidays Act 2003, in an...
Government Legislation Changes Masterclass | Webinar
March 19, 2018 | Author: Employsure
Presented by Employsure Consultant, Sophie Shieff, this webinar covers the essentials that employers need to know about the new...
Employment Law Reform the Most Significant in Decades.
February 13, 2018 | Author: Employsure
The Government has introduced a new bill to amend the Employment Relations Act 2000, with the goals to strengthen...
7 Proposed Changes to Workplace Relations Under Labour
November 2, 2017 | Author: Employsure
A New Government in New Zealand The final outcome of the New Zealand election is a Labour-led Coalition with...
Has New Zealand Decided?
October 9, 2017 | Author: Employsure
The polls are closed yet there are still labour inspectors auditing businesses, WorkSafe continues to monitor workplace safety, businesses...
New Zealand Election Report Card
September 13, 2017 | Author: Employsure
Ahead of the 2017 general election, Employsure has put together a report card on what to expect from the...
Will Skilled Migration Visa Changes Affect Tourism This Winter?
June 13, 2017 | Author: Employsure
Statistics NZ has outlined that in the April 2017 year, a record 3.6 million visitors arrived in New Zealand...