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Local Business Faces $40K Employment Penalty | MDL Lawyers

A recent Employment Relations Authority determination involving a Putaruru-based business (the Company), serves as a stark reminder of how expensive employment mistakes can be for small businesses. The case of Udumullaga v Hopkins Joinery Limited, determined in May 2025, is a reminder that even where an employer might have a genuine reason for ending an employment relationship, they can face significant financial consequences when they get the process wrong....

New Pay Transparency Law NZ: Employer Guide

The Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill gained royal assent on 26 August 2025, making an amendment to the Employment Relations Act 2000.This amendment makes it law that employees can now discuss their salaries and wages without fear of employer retaliation.This significant change to New Zealand employment law means that employers are prohibited from taking adverse action against employees who disclose or discuss their remuneration with others.New Personal Griev...