Employer Update

After many years of task forces, working groups and industry consultation, the Employment Leave Bill (‘the Bill’) has finally been introduced to Parliament. The Bill is set to replace the Holidays Act 2003 (‘the Holidays Act’) later this year and […]

On 17 February 2026, the Employment Relations Amendment Bill 2025 passed its third reading and came into effect on 21 February 2026. The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 marks some of the most significant and employer focused reforms to the […]

New Zealand’s employment law landscape continues to evolve. A range of significant reforms and key legislative changes have already taken effect recently, are being proposed or progressing through Parliament. While not all changes are yet enacted, many signal a clear […]

In 2024, an annual report published by the Employment Relations Authority (‘the Authority’) showed a 22% increase in employment relationship problems lodged in the Authority.  A total of 781 determinations were issued in that year across all offices (Auckland, Wellington […]

Trial periods remain a valuable tool for New Zealand employers, but they are also an area where technical mistakes regularly invalidate the protection employers believe they have.  Recent case law decisions continue to confirm that strict compliance is required. Minor […]

Triangular employment remains a significant and under-managed risk area for New Zealand employers and businesses that engage labour-hire workers, secondees, or outsourced staff.  Since the introduction of the Employment Relations (Triangular Employment) Amendment Act 2019, businesses that are not the […]

New Zealand employers now have access to a specialist employment law, HR/ER advisory and consultancy service designed exclusively for their needs.  Employer Pro has officially entered the New Zealand market, bringing practical, accessible, and cost-effective support designed to help businesses […]