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Holiday trading and work rules: What employers and employees need to knowWith the festive season fast approaching the Labour Inspectorate is urging employers and employees to understand their legal obligations around trading and working on public holidays.
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Former Wendy’s operator loses bid to overturn improvement noticeThe former owners of the Wendy’s chain of fast-food restaurants in New Zealand have lost a bid in the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) to overturn an improvement notice involving non-payment of employees on public holidays going back 6 years.
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MBIE compliance teams swoop on Coromandel ahead of holiday seasonCompliance and enforcement teams from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have made unannounced visits to Coromandel district businesses ahead of the holiday season to check they are meeting minimum employment standards.
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MBIE launches crackdown on non-compliance in beauty industryCompliance and enforcement teams from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have launched a targeted enforcement initiative across the central North Island in response to growing concerns about employment practices and non-compliance in the beauty industry.
- Migrant exploitation
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Whangārei hospitality businesses in Labour Inspectorate spotlightThe Labour Inspectorate has launched an intensive compliance operation in the Whangārei region with 29 businesses visited by Labour Inspectors.
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Are you ready for a visit from the Labour Inspectorate?If you're an employer, it's important to understand what to expect if the Labour Inspectorate visits your workplace – and how to make sure you're prepared.
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Personal grievances: What employers need to knowUnjustified dismissal or unjustified disadvantage are common reasons employees raise personal grievances. Here is a quick guide for employers to help you understand what these terms mean and avoid common mistakes.
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New protections for employees discussing payThe Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Act 2025 passed into law on 27 August 2025, introducing new legal protections for employees.
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Research shows improving knowledge of rights and obligationsThe 2025 Employment Monitor has been released. Read about the findings from the research.
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MBIE regulatory teams zero in on Central Otago ski resort townsTeams from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) led by the Labour Inspectorate have launched a sweeping compliance monitoring operation in the Central Otago region.
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