Contracts
Employment contracts: What employers should include + your questions
Last week employment law expert Charles McGuinness joined Nine to Noon to talk about the top things workers need to know about employment contracts. Today he talks to Kathryn about what employers need… Audio
Signing an employment contract? Here's what you need to know
Employment specialist Charles McGuinness joins Kathryn to talk about some of the things to look for before you sign a contract with a new employer, and what businesses need to consider when drawing… Audio
Unreadable jargon in online contracts
A new study has found standard 'sign in' contracts are unreadable to the average customer. Courts are still enforcing these contracts even though most people don't understand what they've agreed to.
…Union claims truck drivers forced to accept low rates
The trucking industry is being accused of competing for big contracts at the expense of their staff - and road safety. Audio
PM asks for briefing on RNZ Ballet crisis
Jacinda Ardern has asked for a briefing on what is happening at Royal NZ ballet as reports emerge that up to 20 of 36 dancers are either leaving, or haven't had their contracts renewed. Video, Audio
One in ten working without written employment contract
Workplace Relations Minister Michael Woodhouse is asking officials for more information in response to revelations that one in ten employees in New Zealand are working without a written contract. Audio
Unfair contracts not limited to energy companies
A review of over 100 contracts across a range of different industries has found that unfair contract terms are rife, and even if the law is on the client's side it's very difficult to enforce. Nine to… Audio
Local companies keen for piece of defence spending pie
Companies working in for local defence industries say they want a share of the 20 billion dollars being spent upgrading defence equipment. Defence Reporter Kate Pereyra Garcia has the details.. Audio
Contract disputes over Eight Gigabytes of Hardcore Pornography
There's a heated debate over the Silo Theatre production of Eight Gigabytes of Hardcore Pornography's decision to change the ending of Australian writer Declan Greene's play so the actors only strip… Audio
Four Akl law firms confirmed as seeking crown contracts
Crown Law has confirmed it's received four bids for the role of Crown Solicitor in Auckland and Manukau. Audio