The law regarding break allowances for employees changed in 2019 The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2018 amended the Employment Relations Act 2000 to state that:...
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Precision fuels aviation—and our advice. Ford Sumner Lawyers guides airlines, airports and service providers nationwide, blending deep sector insight with expertise in regulation, governance, finance and employment. Trusted by 12 NZ airports, we anticipate risk, ensure Civil Aviation Authority compliance and craft robust contracts from leases to incident response. One agile team, keeping your operation airborne with confidence.
As AoG panel members, we provide agencies fast access to sharp, cost-effective counsel. We untangle procurement rules, draft watertight contracts, manage employment and privacy risks, and defend decisions when challenged. With deep knowledge of public-law frameworks and commercial realities, our agile team safeguards accountability so you can deliver better outcomes.
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Tradie Law is a division of Ford Sumner Lawyers and powered by its team of great lawyers. We understand the unique aspects of setting up and running a trade business and all of the challenges that come with managing a team and delivering great work to customers.
Tradie Law is your trusted legal partner for tradies and businesses operating across the skilled labour and trades sector in New Zealand. We understand that one of the biggest challenges you face is getting paid promptly for your hard work. When even a few invoices go unpaid, it can create undue stress and disrupt your cashflow.
That’s why we developed Tradie Pay—a streamlined, three-step process to help you recover construction debts faster, using the powerful payment claim regime found in the Construction Contracts Act 2002.
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