Category: Newsletters

New Legislation Aims to Safeguard Migrant Workers: Worker Protection Bill Explained

The Worker Protection (Migrant and other Employee) Bill was recently passed into law. The law is said to be a significant step toward ensuring the rights and well-being of migrant workers. The legislation is a crucial component of the Government’s broader initiative to combat various forms of labour exploitation, backed by a substantial $50 million […]

Restructuring? Think About Redeployment Obligations Early!

The Employment Court has provided a timely reminder about an employer’s obligations to consider redeployment of an employee following the disestablishment of their role. New Zealand Steel Ltd v Haddad [2023] NZEmpC 57 concerned a 2019 restructuring, in which Mr Haddad’s role was disestablished and three new similar roles were created. Mr Haddad applied for […]

Protected Disclosures Legislation Imminent

New legislation regarding protected disclosures is coming into force on 1 July 2022. The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022 will repeal and replace the current Protected Disclosures Act 2000. Government consultation on the Protected Disclosures Act 2000 had indicated weaknesses with and confusion around the current legislative regime, and that processes for disclosing […]