Contractors, employees, and the grey area in between It would appear that this remains a hot topic and given in recent developments in...

12 key developments to be across and keep an eye on As we approach the end of the year, it’s essential for employers to stay ahead of the...

Late last night, the government announced significant changes to the ERA2000 that will clarify how workers are classified.

Unlocking the Potential of Trial Periods With the inauguration of the new Government in 2023 came a wave of regulatory changes, including...

Navigating the Pitfalls of Repeated Fixed-Term Contracts In the dynamic landscape of employment in New Zealand, fixed-term agreements are...

Understanding "Good Faith" in the Employment Relationship As an employer you will have heard many times that the concept of "Good Faith"...

They're here... so what can Employers expect? The Fair Pay Agreements Bill passed its third and final reading in Parliament earlier today...

Following today's announcement that all of New Zealand will move to Alert Level Red at midnight tonight (Sunday 23 January 2022) here is...

In March of this year, Parliament unanimously passed the Holidays (Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage) Amendment Act (No 2) 2019, which is...

A lot has changed since the Privacy Act first came into effect in 1993, including the evolving use of the internet and data storage. A...

What do you need to tell your staff? And when? We've recently been assisting a client in the sale of their business, and thought that...

Is a private settlement agreement enough or is it beneficial for a mediator to countersign a settlement agreement? When there is an...

The team at Yellow Consulting want to help you to create the best employee experiences, and in doing so you cannot underestimate the...

NZ introduces 'world first' paid domestic violence leave as Victims Protection Bill becomes law New Zealand has one of the highest rates...

In short, yes. Let’s cut to the chase early – there’s nothing in legislation that defines what a casual employee is. However, the term...

A year a go today, we saw the introduction of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 which came into force on 4 April 2016. Over this...

This concept is important because it determines whether a person who does not work on a public holiday receives payment for the day, and...

Today marks six month since the new Health & Safety Act came into force and guess what? The sun still rises in the morning, people go to...

Pay-as-you-go Leave – when is it okay? This morning I was working with a client who had all of their employees receiving their...

If the trial period isn’t going well and the you've decided to dismiss an employee, there are a few things to note... Trial periods can...