August 24, 2021
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Advicewise – August update
Independent contractor or employee? Interesting insights from recent court case. Read the details here
July 27, 2021
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Employment news update
Advicewise – July update
This month – increased sick leave, creation of Workforce Development Councils, and immigration prosecutions. Read more here
July 12, 2021
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Employment news update
Advicewise – July update
Visa extensions announced and more serious fines for migrant exploitation – read more here
June 28, 2021
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Advicewise – June update
Read about the proposed Fair Pay Agreement system here
May 28, 2021
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Building Code update 2021
MBIE are proposing amendments to the Building Code aim to make homes and buildings warmer, drier and healthier, with less impact on our environment. Submissions closed 28th May. Here is a copy of the Association submission.
May 24, 2021
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Vaccinations, and Police checks
Two updates from Advicewise – vaccinations revisited, plus details about a recent complaint to the Privacy Commissioner about the timing of a Police check. Details here
May 11, 2021
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Advicewise – May update
May’s update provides more information about vulnerable workers (cleaning contracts and security workers), and MBIE’s early resolution service. Read more here
March 25, 2021
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Employment news update
Advicewise update – March
Read about the Minimum Wage increase 1 April 2021, Government eases visa restrictions for visitors in New Zealand, and Holidays (Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage) Amendment Bill (No 2). Read the detail here
March 16, 2021
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Employment Law update, Uncategorized
Holiday Act
Improvements to the Holiday Act are coming. Read more here
March 4, 2021
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Covid-19 update
Read about the wage subsidy and other covid-19 support. More info here
