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ISSUE DECEMBER | 2021 Quick Links Bills before Select Committee Daily Progress in the House IFSO Decisions Judicial Decisions of Public Interest MBIE Have Your Say Bulletins Reserve bank changes the date for implementation of the ISS The Government intoduces new climate-related disclosure regime FMA sets…

Do we need greater employee protections for women experiencing menopause? | Stuff.co.nz

Our Employment Law Team is led by David Burton, who has written this article appearing in Stuff about the greater employee protections for women experiencing menopause.  Contact David here. https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/opinion-analysis/300471110/do-we-need-greater-employee-protections-for-women-experiencing-menopause David Burton/Principal E: david.burton@mhlaw.co.nz P: 04 974 4138 Chris Scarrott/Associate E: chris.scarrott@mhlaw.co.nz P: 04 974 4175…

US Nike executive Larry Miller admitted he killed a teen, would he be treated the same in New Zealand? | Stuff.co.nz

Our Employment Law Team is led by David Burton, who has written this article appearing in Stuff about the law when an Employer finds out an Employee has previous criminal convictions.   Contact David here. https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/opinion-analysis/300460683/us-nike-executive-larry-miller-admitted-he-killed-a-teen-would-he-be-treated-the-same-in-new-zealand David Burton/Principal E: david.burton@mhlaw.co.nz P: 04 974 4138 Chris Scarrott/Associate…

EMPLOYMENT LAW NEWSLETTER

ISSUE NOVEMBER | 2021 The Employment Specialists from Cullen Law joined Mahony Horner Lawyers from 1 November 2021 and we welcome them to the MHL team. Bonuses and the Calculation of Holiday Pay Employers sometimes use bonuses to incentivise employees, usually to assist businesses achieve…

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OCTOBER ISSUE | 2021 FMA releases guidance on insurance customer’s vulnerability Earlier this month, the Financial Markets Authority (the FMA) published an updated guidance sheet setting the expectations for how financial service providers should deal with vulnerable customers.  The guidance defines a vulnerable customers as…

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SEPTEMBER ISSUE | 2021 Reserve Bank seeking consultation on insurance policy security consultation As part of the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act (IPSA) review currently in progress, the Reserve Bank is seeking consultation on whether the current legislation adequately protects policy holders. The consultation paper includes…

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AUGUST ISSUE | 2021 Reserve Bank consults on Interim Insurance Solvency Standard The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has begun consultation on an interim solvency standards for insurers (the Interim Standard).  The Interim Standard implements the upcoming changes to accounting rules created by IFRS 17…

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JULY ISSUE | 2021 This month we look at the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) and Holidays Increasing Sick Leave Amendment Bills and the New National Disaster Response Insurance Scheme. We also provide our general update on relevant legislation. FINANCIAL MARKETS (CONDUCT OF INSTITUTIONS) AMENDMENT…