Employment Law: What to look out for in 2023

We're excited to present the latest update to our Guide to Investing in New Zealand. This edition offers a high-level summary and expert insights on key laws for investors and businesses in New Zealand.

Two notable decisions on health and safety matters have been released recently: a) Whakaari Management Limited has conviction quashed, and b) former POA CEO Tony Gibson sentenced.

In a landmark decision issued on 26 November 2024, the District Court held that former Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson had failed to exercise his duty of due diligence as an "officer" of a PCBU.

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time for a round-up of some of our most popular posts and publications.

In an unexpected flurry of activity at the end of the year, multiple potential employment law changes have been announced. This article highlights some of those key proposed changes.

In the first series of Employment Essentials, we explore key topics in employment law including employee/independent contractor classification, employer health and safety obligations, Privacy Act requests and breaches, and restructuring processes.

Welcome to our new Employment Essentials series, where we cover employee/independent contractor classification, employer health and safety obligations, Privacy Act requests and breaches, and restructuring processes.

The conviction of former Ports of Auckland CEO, Tony Gibson, for failing to fulfil his due diligence obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act has significant implications for directors and executives of large organisations.

The High Court has approved a $4 million settlement of a proceeds of crime case in which the Police sought to forfeit profits allegedly made through health and safety breaches. The settlement comes one week into what was due to be a seven-week hearing, in which the Commissioner sought recovery of up to $11 million from Salters Cartage Ltd, the two shareholders and associated trusts.