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‘Tis the season… to stay professional: Work party tips and tales

Getting ready to celebrate a big year of work? Here are some things to keep in mind as the silly...

New law strengthens protection against stalking and harassment and raises the bar for workplace safety

Parliament has passed significant reforms to better recognise the harm caused by stalking and to ensure offenders can be effectively...

Key updates to New Zealand immigration law

Key updates to New Zealand immigration law aim to better align visa processes with labour market needs and provide employers...

Uber drivers and the contractor v employee debate

There are lessons and implications in the recent Supreme Court ruling....

Workplace Warnings: Q&A

Warnings in the workplace are often misunderstood, but how warnings are issued, documented, and relied upon can have serious legal...

When Silence Breaches Good Faith: Lessons from Thomas v Scott [2025] NZERA 592 

In a recent decision, the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) reminds employers and employees alike that doing nothing can sometimes be...

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