New Skilled Migrant Category pathways launching 24 August 2026
Immigration New Zealand has announced further details about two New Zealand residence visa pathways that will be available from 24 August 2026. The new pathways are the Skilled Work Experience pathway and the Trades and Technician pathway under the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa, often referred to as the SMC Resident Visa. The changes are […]
Why position descriptions matter – possibly more than you think
Position descriptions are far more than a recruitment tool.
Is this a personal grievance claim? How do I know? Was it raised in time?
Employees can raise complaints to employers without specifically referring to it as a ‘personal grievance’ and it may still be deemed a personal grievance by the Court.
Age discrimination in employment: An update on McGearty v Air New Zealand
When does age discrimination in employment fly, and when doesn’t it? This case explores the topic.
Special paid leave
Paid special leave can be a helpful discretionary tool in a range of circumstances, but it’s important to note it’s not a statutory entitlement.
AI in your workplace: Getting it legally right
Staying ahead of AI in your workplace is critical – but where do you start as an employer?
When known health and safety risks go ignored
Two construction companies face $800,000 in fines following a non-fatal trench collapse.
Copeland McAllister promotes two lawyers to Senior Associate
Copeland McAllister is delighted to announce the promotion of two employment lawyers.
Trusts and trustees – now prosecuted as PCBUs under HSWA
We take a look at a case which explores the question of whether Trusts and trustees are PCBUs under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
Employment Leave Bill introduced
A move to a simpler, more workable system for managing employee leave is a step closer, with the introduction of the Employment Leave Bill.