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The Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Act 2025What New Zealand employers need to know
From 27 August 2025, New Zealand employees are expressly protected when they talk about pay. The Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Act 2025 (“ ERAA ”) inserts new protections into the Employment Relations Act 2000 (“ the Act ”) and creates a new personal grievance (“ PG ”) ground “adverse conduct for a remuneration disclosure reason” to the Act. Application of ERAA applies to employer conduct on and after 27 August 2025 even if the employee’s
Che Van Lawrence
Oct 27, 20253 min read
New research reveals prevalence of employers not paying KiwiSaver on top of earnings
A recent intriguing survey unveils that nearly half of the employers in New Zealand may be skirting the intended purpose of the KiwiSaver...
Che Van Lawrence
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Three Strikes? What Employees Need to Know About Warnings
As an employee, receiving a warning or facing disciplinary action from your employer can be a difficult and stressful experience. It’s...
Che Van Lawrence
Feb 16, 20233 min read
Minimum Wage Increase is Coming
As a business owner or manager, it is important to be aware of the changes that will affect your business, particularly the increase in...
Che Van Lawrence
Feb 15, 20233 min read
Mitchell v Breads of Europe
The Employment Relations Authority in Christchurch recently made a determination in the case of Aaron Mitchell against Breads of Europe...
Che Van Lawrence
Feb 13, 20232 min read
Employment and Disaster
The recent floods in Auckland, Waikato, Waitomo, and Tairāwhiti have left many workers unsure about their employment rights and options....
Che Van Lawrence
Feb 13, 20233 min read
Bryson v Three Foot Six Ltd: A Case on the Real Nature of the Employment Relationship
When is a worker an employee, and when are they an independent contractor? The answer to this question has major implications for...
Che Van Lawrence
Feb 13, 20232 min read
Leighton v Teixeira (Restraint of Trade)
SUMMARY: An interim injunction is granted. By order of the Authority, Steve Teixeira is restrained from directly or indirectly carrying...
Che Van Lawrence
Feb 8, 20233 min read
Employment Relations (Extended Time for Personal Grievance for Sexual Harassment) Amendment Bill
The bill is in it's third reading, you can read it here.
Che Van Lawrence
Feb 2, 20231 min read
Employment and Disasters
In the aftermath of a natural disaster or other serious event, it is of utmost importance for employers and employees to prioritize the...
Che Van Lawrence
Feb 1, 20232 min read
Wright Tanks Ltd v Irwin (Costs)
In a recent ERA decision, Wright Tanks Limited took legal action against former employee Josh Irwin for breaching the non-competition...
Che Van Lawrence
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Lees v Powell (Costs)
On December 19, 2022, a court decision was made that Steven Lees was not an employee of Adrianne Powell. Despite the parties being...
Che Van Lawrence
Jan 30, 20231 min read
The Tale of Two Thieves
Sam works as a clerk for a large accounting firm. He comes into the office early one Sunday morning to settle his mind on an issue he...
Che Van Lawrence
Aug 24, 20203 min read
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