Medical Incapacity – At What Point Can an Employer Fairly Cry Halt?
Dealing with an employee who is on sick leave and has an uncertain prognosis for recovery can be frustrating. It is well established t...
26 Jul
Publications
17 Apr
COVID19: (In)solving New Zealand’s business crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic is seeing widespread impacts on businesses and the economy across the world. Increased insolvency is a continued ...
17 Apr
COVID 19: Uncertain, frustrating times.
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global, and completely unprecedented crisis of modern times. New Zealand’s alert Level 4 lockdown has placed...
12 Mar
Zero Hour Contracts
What you need to know
Agreed hours of work
If an employee's hours of work are agreed, the parties' employment agreement must state wh...
12 Mar
Some of the Employment Law Changes in 2019
In 2019 we saw a number of changes in employment laws. The changes were mostly focussed on strengthening employees' rights. Some change...
12 Mar
When can a Beneficiary’s interest in a Trust be Relationship Property?
If a spouse or partner is a beneficiary of a trust, then that interest may be of a type sufficient to constitute "property" and capable...
11 Mar
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: Challenging the Terms of A Will
It can be heart-breaking to be left out of a Will. If you believe you were left out unfairly, you may be able to challenge the terms of...
11 Mar
Sweet Judgment for Honey Bees
The recent Court of Appeal decision in 127 Hobson Street Limited v Honey Bees Preschool Limited NZCA 122 confirms the New Zealand posi...
26 Dec
Establishing A Charitable Entity
Establishing a Charitable Entity
A charitable entity is an entity which has been established principally for charitable purposes and r...
26 Dec
Life Interest Wills
Life interests can be created in a number of different circumstances. Often a Will is used to create a Testamentary Trust by giving a l...