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New Zealand Election: The employment perspective

We take a look at what could change in employment law after the New Zealand 2026 election....
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When an extensive investigation is still insufficient

Lessons from Khan v Chief Executive of the Ministry for Primary Industries [2026] NZERA 619...
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The $239,437.80 wake-up call

Underpayment, poor records and an abrupt dismissal....
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When “casual” employment is not casual

The cost of failing to document agreed hours...
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ACC absences and annual leave

A hidden liability for employers...
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Copeland McAllister Partner makes elite list

Partner Naoimh McAllister has been named on a list of Elite Women in Law....
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Medicinal cannabis, drug testing and unjustified dismissal

A recent case highlights the risks of treating a non-negative drug test as automatic serious misconduct....
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Smart glasses at work: Privacy Commissioner makes expectations clear

Smart glasses at work? New guidance highlights key privacy obligations for employers....
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Mediation: A practical path to resolving workplace disputes

How mediation can save time, cost, and disruption....
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Advertising a role for an AEWV Job Check: what employers need to know

Get your AEWV advertising right to avoid costly Job Check delays....
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Modern Slavery Bill clears Select Committee: what businesses should know

What could New Zealand's proposed modern slavery reporting regime mean for your business?...
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AI in the workplace: the new frontier for legal privilege and employee privacy

From ChatGPT to smart glasses, AI is changing workplaces faster than the law can keep up....
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