Are your Contract Terms Unfair?

Are your Contract Terms Unfair?

Are your Contract Terms Unfair? Businesses that use standard form contracts need to be aware of the recent law changes which came into effect on 16 August 2022 under the Fair Trading Amendment Act 2021.  Pursuant to the new laws, contract terms that are ‘unfair’ may...
Are your Contract Terms Unfair?

Helping your Children into their First Home

In the current lending environment, banks seem to be requiring higher deposits from first home buyers. This, coupled with how quickly house prices have increased in recent times, means that houses have become unaffordable for many first home buyers. This often means...
Are your Contract Terms Unfair?

The Ins and Outs of Holiday Pay in New Zealand

The Holidays Act 2003 (“Act”) can be a complicated piece of legislation. Many employers still struggle to understand what they need to pay their employees under the nearly 20-year-old Act. Below I tackle some of our commonly asked questions employers have when dealing...