The introduction of a high-income threshold under the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 represents a fundamental shift in how dismissal is assessed under New Zealand employment law. Employees earning above the statutory threshold (currently set at $200,000 per annum) are now excluded from bringing a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal, or for unjustified disadvantage arising… Read More.

Significant changes to employees’ leave entitlements have recently been enacted by Parliament– but there’s no need to panic yet; the changes will only take effect two years after the Employment Leave Act 2026 (Act) receives Royal Assent. While the new Act is unlikely to significantly affect workplaces where workers are salaried and work regular hours,… Read More.