Contractor Gateway Test — Employment Relations Amendment Bill (2025)
The government has introduced the Employment Relations Amendment Bill (June 17, 2025) to bring clarity and transparency to the question of who is, and isn’t, an employee. The Bill follows several high-profile cases (such as Uber and Gloriavale) that blurred the line between employees and contractors. If enacted, the Bill will introduce a “Contractor Gateway Test”, […]
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New Era of Pay Transparency in NZ Workplaces
On 20 August 2025, the Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament. It’s not law just yet, but it’s close, once it receives Royal Assent (expected in the coming weeks), it will take effect the very next day. When it does, pay secrecy clauses will no longer be enforceable, […]
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Employers, Take Note: New Wage Payment Rules Are on the Horizon
Introduction A new employment law change has made its way through Parliament, with the Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill passing its third reading. This bill will create a clearer legal obligation for employers to pay employees correctly and on time, ensuring all wages, salaries, and entitlements are handled fairly. For businesses, this highlights the […]
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Get Ready! Minimum Wage Increase Coming Soon
We’re here to share an important update about the upcoming increase in minimum wage rates which are rising by 1.9%, set to take effect from 1 April 2024, as announced by the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister. Here’s the scoop: The minimum wage will rise from $22.70 to $23.15 per hour. The starting-out and training […]
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