Employment law shifts constantly. Stay prepared for any change. Whether you need full assistance or have a quick question, we can help.

McVeagh Fleming provides pragmatic and cost-practical advice to employers and employees on various employment-related matters. We understand the complexities of employment law and can assist you in all aspects, restructuring, redundancies, employee relations and grievances, mediation and Employment Relations Authority (ERA) representation.

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Few subjects are as full of controversy, politics and fishhooks as employment law. The ideology of competing governments means that nothing ever stays the same when it comes to the Employment Relations Act 2000.

McVeagh Fleming’s team of employment law specialists makes it their business to stay up-to-the-minute on the "Act" and associated legislation as well as constantly evolving case law as it happens.

Parental leave, health and safety, restructures, bullying and harassment, restraint of trade, confidentiality, the Holidays Act 2003, working from home, trial periods and workplace policies are just some of the issues confronting employers.

Recent Insights

August 2025

New law against pay secrecy

On 20 August 2025, Parliament passed a new law that purports to promote pay transparency by protecting employees who discuss their own remuneration (which may or may not involve disclosing their own remuneration) or enquire into the remuneration of another employee, with the goal of helping detect and address pay inequities - particularly relating to gender, Māori, and Pasifika pay gaps. The new law is awaiting the Royal Assent now and will take effect thereafter.
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August 2025

How employers can avoid the immigration stand-down list

If your business employs migrant workers, staying compliant with employment law is critical. A single breach, even if unintentional, can trigger formal enforcement action that places you on Immigration New Zealand’s public “stand-down list.” Once there, you lose the ability to hire or sponsor migrant workers for months or even years. For accredited employers, that can mean stalled recruitment, unfilled roles, and serious disruption to business operations.
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August 2025

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Whether you're expanding internationally, navigating regulatory obligations, managing global teams, or dealing with cross-border transactions and disputes, trusted legal support with strong global connections gives your business a real advantage.
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