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Changes to essential skills work visas

In the lead up to this new policy change the Minister of Immigration was quoted, a few weeks ago, as saying “If you value your migrant workers, show us the money”. Well, he meant what he said...

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ACC helping ease the burden on business

As part of ACC’s plan for helping reduce the immediate impact of COVID-19 on businesses, ACC is delaying all invoicing by three months...

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Employment Relations Authority (ERA) and the wage subsidy

Read Lane Neave's latest employment law update...

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Six-month extension for employer-assisted work visas: the nitty-gritty

The Government announced, on 7 July 2020, that it will automatically be extending employer-assisted work visas expiring between 10 July 2020 and 31 December 2020, for a period of six months from the date of expiry....

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Immigration Law update

The Government has announced some short term changes for temporary work visa holders in New Zealand...

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2020 Diversity Awards NZ finalists announced

Finalists in the 2020 Diversity Awards NZ were announced today, with judges recognising 32 entrants for the work they are doing to advance a culture of inclusion in New Zealand workplaces...

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Sustainability in Human Resources - HRNZ Research

A recent HRNZ survey questioned Members about sustainability practices within their respective organisations, to find out the extent to which organisations have sustainability as a core element of their strategy...

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Selection Criteria When Restructuring: the Do’s and Don’ts

The employment law consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are inseparable from the financial consequences...

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Paid parental leave is changing

Paid parental leave is extending from 22 to 26 weeks from 1 July 2020. Here’s what you need to know...

 

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Research Invitation - 2020 Remuneration Report

HRNZ, with support from Strategic Pay, is conducting the 2020 Remuneration Report. This is a dedicated survey of pay levels across human resources practitioners in New Zealand.

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Immigration Law Update: changes to the border exception criteria with the move to Alert Level 1

The Government has announced some changes to the border exception criteria with the move to Alert Level 1, but, do the changes make it more likely that an exception can be made for some people, particularly skilled workers stuck offshore?

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Flexible work: likely or lip service beyond pandemic?

Flexible work has always been a drawcard for employees, but while managers have typically been reluctant to embrace flexible work arrangements, University of South Australia researchers warn...

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