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13 Mar 2026
Employment law update
New leave legislation to replace the Holidays Act
The government has introduced the Employment Leave Bill to parliament. The bill will replace the...
23 Feb 2026
Employment law update
The Employment Relations Act Amendment Bill: New changes passed into law in 2026
Employers need to be aware of significant changes to employment regulations now the Employment...
12 Dec 2025
Employment law update
Preparing for rises to the minimum wage
The government has announced a 2% increase to the national minimum wage, raising it to $23.95 an...
26 Aug 2025
Employment law update
New law protects employees who talk about their pay
Employees who discuss or disclose their salaries or wages have increased protection from adverse...
01 Jul 2025
Employment law update
Reinstating pay deductions for partial strikes
Employers are now legally entitled to deduct employee pay in response to partial strikes, following...
26 Mar 2025
Employment law update
Wage theft is now a crime
Intentionally failing to pay employees is now a crime, after a Bill to amend the Crimes Act was...
11 Dec 2024
Employment law update
Proposed law change to make it easier to dismiss staff
A private member’s bill introduced to parliament in November 2024 seeks to change the Employment...
10 Dec 2024
Employment law update
Personal grievances: New income cap for unjustified dismissal claims
The government has announced proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act that will set a...
10 Dec 2024
Employment law update
Personal grievances: Change to increase scrutiny of employee conduct
The government has announced a proposed update to the Employment Relations Act that will give more...
23 Jul 2024
Employment law update
Government wants feedback on work health and safety system
The government wants to hear about people’s experiences with New Zealand’s work health and safety...