Employment Law stories
Publication of employment disputes may matter more for future job prospects as the Employment Court weighs privacy against open justice.
Poor record keeping can trigger fines after a company and a banned director were penalised NZD $48,000 for breaching employment standards.
A new survey by VinciWorks shows 78% of UK companies lack measures to guard against AI breaches, even as AI adoption rises and EU regulations loom.
Employers may now have to do more to protect staff from online abuse after a court found a university breached health and safety duties.
New guidance urges New Zealand employers to redesign workplaces and consult staff, as training alone will not curb harassment risks.
Employment Hero and Sage forge a strategic global partnership to harmonise payroll, HR, and financial management for Australia's SMEs, aiding compliance with employment law changes.
Small firms could face costly disputes unless they document hiring steps and conduct regular probation reviews ahead of the trial's return.
Thousands more workplace deaths and injuries could follow the axing of 113 jobs at New Zealand's health and safety regulator, unions warn.
More than 10,000 people have signed a petition as the incoming Government moves to repeal the workplace deals before Christmas.
AI-based worker management could heighten privacy and safety risks, prompting EU-OSHA to call for human control and stronger oversight.
Around 222,900 workers will see higher pay from Friday as New Zealand’s minimum wage rises to NZD $22.70 an hour.
Employers face new duties from 1 December as sector-wide bargaining can set minimum pay, leave and hours for covered workers.
The ERA ruled four Taranaki oil and gas workers were unjustifiably dismissed, ordering nearly GBP £140,000 in back pay and compensation.
A Napier roofing firm has been fined and ordered to pay reparations after a 14-year-old worker fell eight metres through a skylight.
The ruling could curb employers’ disciplinary powers after Inland Revenue was ordered to reverse a warning and pay NZD $20,000.
Employers warn the reforms could raise costs and trigger conflict, as a new income insurance scheme and fair pay laws go out for comment.
Employers could face scrutiny from Worksafe and the Employment Relations Authority if they drop passes without a proper Covid risk assessment.
Businesses face higher payroll costs from Friday as New Zealand’s adult minimum wage rises to GBP £21.20 an hour, with training rates also increasing.
Employers face fresh staffing risks as phased border openings may speed departures and delay the return of skilled migrants.
Builders face stricter site controls, from masked public interactions to work bubbles and tracing records, as New Zealand shifts to Red.
