Employment law

Restaurant loses wage arrears claim despite defeating unjustified dismissal bid

He denied writing the resignation email but poor records still cost wage arrears

Restaurant loses wage arrears claim despite defeating unjustified dismissal bid

New Zealand's Employment Leave Act to take effect in August 2028

Government unveils two-year transition period to give employers and payroll providers enough time to prepare

New Zealand's Employment Leave Act to take effect in August 2028

MERAS dismisses settlement offer, lands a steep employment court costs uplift

It called a $50,000 settlement offer excessive, then got hit with an even bigger costs bill

MERAS dismisses settlement offer, lands a steep employment court costs uplift

Director loses late challenge to grievance compliance order after liquidation

The director liquidated, discontinued, then tried judicial review. The Court had seen enough

Director loses late challenge to grievance compliance order after liquidation

Employment leave bill passes final reading in Parliament

New Zealand employers face a 24-month countdown to overhaul leave entitlements as the Holidays Act is repealed

Employment leave bill passes final reading in Parliament

Steel Master loses late bid to challenge welder's grievance payout

It called the delay a two day slip, but the court counted 73 and gave it no more time

Steel Master loses late bid to challenge welder's grievance payout