Can an employer lawfully require that a role is only performed by vaccinated staff? Could an unvaccinated staff member have their employment terminated on that basis? This question has been the ‘hot topic’ of the employment law sphere in recent months. Now, the case of GF v New Zealand More »

Our immigration team have compiled a selection of frequently asked questions and answers, which may be useful for businesses with immigration questions. These are hypothetical scenarios, and the advice is, of course, generalised. Each immigration situation always turns on its own facts. Therefore, More »

Applications are now open for businesses (including self-employed people) to get the COVID-19 Resurgence Support Payment (RSP). With Auckland planning for at least another week in Alert Level 4, this scheme will provide welcome assistance to struggling businesses. The Resurgence Support Payment was More »

We have all been in Level 4 lockdown before – but given the Delta strain is a ‘game changer’, now is a good time to be aware of the support in place for businesses who may be financially impacted. The Government will roll out the Wage Subsidy again, which businesses can apply for More »

Uber drivers in New Zealand are one step closer to having their employment status established, which currently sits in something of a legal grey area. Workers’ unions E tū and First Union have filed a joint claim in the Employment Court seeking a declaration that Uber drivers are employees. More »

Of late, several examples of immigrant exploitation have worked their way through the Employment Relations Authority and the Employment Court. These have prompted numerous media reports, and it seems, the beginnings of some significant change. Under the current immigration system, a migrant More »

The Government has released an exposure draft outlining key aspects of the Natural and Built Environments Act ( NBA ). The NBA is the first of three pieces of legislation which will replace the Resource Management Act 1991. For more information on the earlier announcements about this legislation, More »

A recent High Court decision in a building negligence case ( Palmer v Hewitt Building Limited & Anor [2021] NZHC 1460) has clarified some important issues that regularly occur: what is the application of the statutory warranties under the Building Act 2004 ( Act ); and to what extent is a More »

Last Friday evening, Immigration New Zealand, announced changes affecting Essential Skills work visa applications, and Resident visa applications made under the Skilled Migrant Category. Essential Skills work visas Changes to “stand down” period from 10 June 2021 - The stand-down period More »