What employers need to know: Big shifts in employment law for 2026
Employment Relations, Holidays Act, and KiwiSaver updates—key changes in force and what’s next The start of 2026 has brought a wave of significant changes for employers and HR professionals across New Zealand. From a new approach to employment disputes to proposed leave entitlements and KiwiSaver…
2026 – A year of continued change in employment law
Last year saw the government introduce a raft of proposed changes to employment law. Some of those changes have already come into effect, including: the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025, passed under urgency in May, which controversially reduced the scope for pay equity claims; changes…
Employed from as young as 6 – ruling likely to mean changes at Gloriavale | Stuff.co.nz
Our Employment Law Team is led by David Burton, who has written this article appearing in Stuff about the Employment Court decision ruling likely to mean changes at Gloriavale. Contact David here. Employed from as young as 6 – ruling likely to mean changes at Gloriavale…
Are pregnant women really protected from being fired? | Stuff.co.nz
Our Employment Law Team is led by David Burton, who has written this article appearing in Stuff about the legislation that protects pregnant workers in New Zealand. Contact David here. Are pregnant women really protected from being fired? | Stuff.co.nz David Burton/Principal E: david.burton@mhlaw.co.nz P: 04…
Disparities in retirement savings, new frontier in pay equity campaign | Stuff.co.nz
Our Employment Law Team is led by David Burton, who has written this article appearing in Stuff about the ongoing pay equity battle in New Zealand. Contact David here. Disparities in retirement savings, new frontier in pay equity campaign | Stuff.co.nz David Burton/Principal E: david.burton@mhlaw.co.nz P:…
Are the proposed Fair Pay Agreements a good idea? | Stuff.co.nz
Our Employment Law Team is led by David Burton, who has written this article appearing in Stuff about the Governments proposed Fair Pay Agreements. Contact David here. Are the proposed Fair Pay Agreements a good idea? | Stuff.co.nz David Burton/Principal E: david.burton@mhlaw.co.nz P: 04 974 4138…
Employment Law Newsletter | March 2022 Issue | Keeping Confidence in Confidentiality Provisions
A lot of employment relationships remain respectful, both during and after the employment ending. However, employment relationships can break down. Breakdowns can lead to employment disputes. When that happens, the parties have access to the free employment mediation service provided through the Ministry of Business,…
Lifting the ‘corporate veil’: When a company’s directors become personally liable | Stuff.co.nz
Our Employment Law Team is led by David Burton, who has written this article appearing in Stuff about personal liability for directors of a company. Contact David here. https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/opinion-analysis/300546005/lifting-the-corporate-veil-when-a-companys-directors-become-personally-liable 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 Calum…
High Court decision on vaccine order not a rejection of vaccine effectiveness
Our Employment Law Team is led by David Burton. David has written the below article appearing in Stuff News. Contact David here. Since the Covid-19 pandemic started, there has been constant balancing between protecting rights and freedoms and protecting the health of the public. The High Court recently…
Pay rises a hairy issue for both private and public sectors | Stuff.co.nz
Our Employment Law Team is led by David Burton, who has written this article appearing in Stuff about pay rises both in the private and public sectors. Contact David here. https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/opinion-analysis/300523341/pay-rises-a-hairy-issue-for-both-private-and-public-sectors 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…