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Copeland McAllister We're lawyers at work - so you can get on with yours.

Copeland McAllister is your specialist workplace law firm, providing expert legal services in employment law, health and safety and immigration.

Congratulations to our Partner, Naoimh McAllister, who has been included on a list of Elite Women in Law for 2026. 🤩The ...
22/10/2026

Congratulations to our Partner, Naoimh McAllister, who has been included on a list of Elite Women in Law for 2026. 🤩

The list was generated by Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer and recognises outstanding female leaders who are making a significant impact across the legal profession in Australia and New Zealand.

While Naoimh is routinely humble about it all, we reckon it's worth celebrating – well done, Naoimh! 👏👏👏

Smart glasses are appearing in New Zealand workplaces, and they’re raising some very real privacy questions. The Privacy...
19/10/2026

Smart glasses are appearing in New Zealand workplaces, and they’re raising some very real privacy questions.

The Privacy Commissioner has now issued guidance on the use of smart glasses, and it’s something employers should take note of.

While they can offer genuine benefits for training, health and safety, technical support, accessibility, and operational efficiency, these tools also create significant privacy risks if not managed carefully.

The key question is not whether the technology is useful. It's whether any collection of personal information is necessary, transparent, and properly controlled.

In our latest article, Senior Associate Anna Ford explores:
✅ When smart glasses can be used legitimately at work
✅ The Privacy Commissioner's expectations
✅ Risks associated with employee-owned devices
✅ Practical steps employers should take to protect workplace privacy

Read the full article here 👇
https://cmalaw.co.nz/smart-glasses-at-work/

No horsing around here – well, maybe just a little! 🐴We were proud to sponsor the pony rides at Limehills School’s Class...
18/10/2026

No horsing around here – well, maybe just a little! 🐴

We were proud to sponsor the pony rides at Limehills School’s Classic Country Fair over the weekend.

We love our rural communities, and are proud to support them wherever we can.

We’re thrilled to share that Copeland McAllister now has two independent mediators on our team.Senior Associate Hannah G...
14/10/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Copeland McAllister now has two independent mediators on our team.

Senior Associate Hannah Goddard-Coles has recently become an accredited mediator through the Resolution Institute, joining Partner Naoimh McAllister in offering independent workplace mediation services.

Why is this important? Because mediation is often one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to resolve workplace disputes before they escalate.

Whether you're dealing with a personal grievance, workplace relationship issues, performance concerns, or an employment agreement dispute, mediation helps parties find practical solutions and move forward.

We've put together an article exploring:
✅ When mediation may be appropriate
✅ The benefits for employers
✅ How the process works
✅ Why early resolution can save time, money, and stress

📖 Read more here 👇
https://cmalaw.co.nz/mediation-a-practical-path-to-resolving-workplace-disputes/

If you're looking for an independent mediator, or a specialist employment lawyer to represent you in mediation, we'd be happy to help. We offer both in-person and online mediation services.

📞 03 211 0153
📧 [email protected]

❓Got an employment law question you've been meaning to ask?Now's your chance. 🥳 On 14 September, our Senior Associate An...
06/09/2026

❓Got an employment law question you've been meaning to ask?

Now's your chance. 🥳

On 14 September, our Senior Associate Anna Ford will be joining fellow employment law experts for an "Ask Me Anything" Employment Law Session in Invercargill.

Performance issues? Sick leave questions? Restructures? Payroll headaches? Employment agreements? A situation that just doesn't feel quite right?

Bring your questions along and ask the panel directly. Practical discussion and real-world answers.

And if you'd prefer to stay behind the scenes, you can submit questions anonymously beforehand.

📅 14 September 2026
⏰ 12.00pm - 1.30pm
📍 Invercargill

Register via the Southland Business Chamber 👇
https://southlandchamber.co.nz/events/125066/

We'd love to see you there!

A fantastic turnout at this week's BDO Biz Bites session, where our Managing Partner Janet Copeland spoke about the chan...
02/09/2026

A fantastic turnout at this week's BDO Biz Bites session, where our Managing Partner Janet Copeland spoke about the changes under the Employment Leave Act and what employers need to know.

There is a lot for employers to get their heads around. While there is a two-year transition period, we all know how quickly time passes, so now is a good time to start understanding the changes and planning ahead.

Thanks to the Southland Business Chamber for hosting another great event, and to everyone who came along and joined the discussion.

If you'd like to chat about how these changes could affect your workplace, or would like a handy one-page summary of the key changes, please get in touch.

📞 03 211 0153
📧 [email protected]

On 1 August, Copeland McAllister turned one!We would like to extend a genuine thank you to every client who has trusted ...
02/08/2026

On 1 August, Copeland McAllister turned one!

We would like to extend a genuine thank you to every client who has trusted and supported us throughout our first year in business, and to the wonderful people who work with us each day, who make it a joy to come to work.

We are already cracking on with year two.

📢 The Holidays Act is being replaced - here's what employers need to know.The Employment Leave Bill passed its third and...
29/07/2026

📢 The Holidays Act is being replaced - here's what employers need to know.

The Employment Leave Bill passed its third and final reading in Parliament yesterday and now awaits Royal assent. Once it comes into force, it will repeal the Holidays Act 2003 and introduce a new hours-based leave system for New Zealand employers.

Key changes on the way:

👉 Annual leave and sick leave accrue from day one, based on standard hours worked (no more waiting 6–12 months for entitlements)

👉 Leave is taken and recorded in hours, not weeks or days

👉 Casual and "additional" hours attract a 12.5% Leave Compensation Payment instead of accruing leave

👉 Employers get a 24-month implementation period, plus a further year to update employment agreements

This is the biggest overhaul of NZ leave legislation in over two decades, and it's designed to fix the compliance problems that have cost employers.

24 months sounds like a long runway, but payroll system changes, policy updates and employment agreement reviews take time.

Want to understand how the changes will affect your organisation? Get in touch - we're here to help you get ahead of the transition.
📞 03 211 0153
📨 [email protected]

Did you know an employee doesn't have to use the words "personal grievance" for a complaint to be treated as one? The co...
20/07/2026

Did you know an employee doesn't have to use the words "personal grievance" for a complaint to be treated as one?

The courts have confirmed it's the substance of the communication that matters, not the label attached to it.

If an employee provides enough information for an employer to understand the concerns being raised, it may be enough to constitute a personal grievance, even if those specific words are never used.

For employers, it's a useful reminder to look beyond the terminology and focus on what's actually being communicated.

📖 Read our latest update here: https://lnkd.in/eMJ7iS4m

Need advice on personal grievances? Get in touch with the team at Copeland McAllister.

📞 03 211 0153
📨 [email protected]

We're delighted to have been named as a finalist in the Gallagher and South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business and ...
13/07/2026

We're delighted to have been named as a finalist in the Gallagher and South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Excellence Awards. 🥳

Recognition like this reflects the fantastic clients we get to work alongside and the trust they place in us with their employment law, health and safety, and immigration matters every day.

We're very grateful to be included among such a strong group of businesses in the Emerging Business category - congratulations to all of the finalists!

As a finalist, we're also in the running for the People's Choice Award. If you’d like to cast a vote our way, we’d really appreciate it 👇 https://southcanterbury.org.nz/peopleschoice/

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173 Spey Street
Invercargill
9810

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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