Knowledge
Do you have your holiday pay sorted?
Friday 8 December, 2023
As the holiday season approaches, let's remember the essentials: Employees are entitled to 12 public holidays with extra pay, plus a day off if it's a normal workday. And don't forget, a minimum of four weeks' annual leave is a must for work-life balance. Staying aligned with the Holidays Act 2003 ensures everyone enjoys a fair and happy festive season.
Immigration Law - what's in-store under the new government?
Tuesday 5 December, 2023
The new government has signaled its intention to make changes to New Zealand’s current immigration policy. Such changes are intended to address labour shortages and attract and retain skilled migrants. While a number of the announcements will be welcome news to migrants and employers alike, there may be disappointment that the proposed changes are not on the checklist of tasks to be completed in the first 100 days.
Part 3: Is the grocery retailer's 'ask' reasonable in the circumstances?
Tuesday 28 November, 2023
This T|W Insights is the final in our three-part weekly series on the Grocery Supply Code. We consider what is 'reasonable in the circumstances' and some factors to help a supplier evaluate whether an ‘ask’ by a regulated grocery retailer (grocery retailer) is 'reasonable in the circumstances'.
Three-Party Government unveils sweeping changes: What you need to know
Monday 27 November, 2023
The new three-party coalition government is bringing in a number of policy changes, some of which were well-signalled and one or two which were unexpected. The two coalition agreements, between National and Act, and National and New Zealand First, set out the policies agreed to.
Part 2: The 'good faith' principle: What it means and how it can be leveraged
Thursday 16 November, 2023
This T|W Insights is the second in our three-part weekly series on the Grocery Supply Code. In Part 1, we provided an overview of the Code. In Part 2, we look at the principle of “good faith”, what it means, and how it can be leveraged in commercial negotiations with regulated grocery retailers.
Are you responsible for the risks of recreational activities being carried out on your land?
Thursday 16 November, 2023
The recent prosecution of Whakaari Management Limited under the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 could have implications for landowners who allow access to their land for recreational activities, including adventure tourism activities.