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The formation of a new Government has shed light on the next steps for environmental laws and regulation within New…
The formation of a new Government has shed light on the next steps for environmental laws and regulation within New…
Health and safety and employment go hand in hand. Part 2 of this series of articles looked at when WorkSafe…
Part 1 of this series of articles looked at when WorkSafe New Zealand should intervene when an allegation of workplace…
When it comes to the issue of workplace bullying, it is important to know when WorkSafe New Zealand should intervene…
Parliament has just passed legislation amending the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (CCA) – which applies to commercial construction contracts –…
The building sector is under pressure and some firms are starting to crack. Duncan Cotterill Partner Alysha Hinton discusses what…
While most projects will run smoothly, what can you do when things get bumpy? Duncan Cotterill Senior Associate Alysha Hinton…
The use of independent contractors is widespread across the construction industry and the line between employees and contractors can be…
This issue, Under Construction looks at three cases of tradies and clients who ended up before the Disputes Tribunal and…
In a recent case, Palmer v Hewitt Building Limited & Anor [2021] NZHC 1460, the High Court clarified the application…
With mandatory vaccination a hot topic these days, and two more workforces coming under the Vaccination Order, Duncan Cotterill sheds…
Covid-19 has thrown up a number of challenges for businesses. This article looks at the most recent one – the…