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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After a long and busy year, it can be easy for company directors to overlook key obligations and timeframes over the Christmas and New Year...

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On 5 September 2019, Auckland and Waikato-based Stanley Group/Tallwood became the latest in a long line of construction companies to go to the wall.  Initial...

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Solvency issues are top of mind for many Kiwi businesses in the face of the prolonged disruption caused by COVID-19, together with rising interest rates,...

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Members of New Zealand’s construction industry should familiarise themselves with upcoming changes to the retention money regime in the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (CCA). Retention...

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Championing Local SpiritFor Tradie Law, our sponsorship of the Wellington Lions is a great milestone and testament to our commitment to fostering local excellence. Jaesen...

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This article was written by our colleague and barrister Finn Collins of Lambton Chambers, with whom we work closely with on construction law matters and...

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Tradie Law is excited to announce the extension of our partnership with the Wellington Rugby Football Union (WRFU) for 2024. Powered by the legal team...

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Introduction A duty to warn is when a party may be held liable for damage or loss caused to another where the party had an...

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Retentions under a subcontract are held on trust by the head contractor for the benefit of the subcontractor. If retentions are withheld, contingent on anything...

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Gone are the days when a Subcontractor can simply put its contract in a drawer. And rely on its good relationship with a main contractor...

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