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Migrant Workers & Labour Hire
Seasonal work, labour hire, recruitment chains and migrant-worker standards.
Sources last reviewed 28 July 2026
Main law guides
157
Acts, regulations and codes worth reading first
Topics
60
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Published case explainers
96
Selected cases with a business lesson
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Soapi and Others v Pick Hawkes Bay Inc
Employers must be careful when making deductions from employees’ wages, especially for accommodation and other costs. Deductions must be lawful, agreed to in...
E Tū Inc v Singh
Employers and unions must ensure that disciplinary processes are conducted fairly, with clear reasons for dismissal and a genuine opportunity for employees to...
Hu v Passion Fresh Ltd
Employers and host businesses must understand their roles and obligations when engaging labour hire workers. Employees must raise personal grievances directly with...
A Labour Inspector of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment v Prisha’s Hospitality (2017) Ltd T/A Royal Cambridge Indian Restaurant
Employers must strictly comply with minimum employment standards, including paying at least minimum wage, providing proper holiday and leave entitlements, and...
MGK Homes Ltd v Yoon
Employers must be careful when ending an employment relationship, especially with migrant workers. If an employee is dismissed without proper process or...
Affco New Zealand Limited v New Zealand Meat Workers and Related Trades Union Inc and Others
If your business relies on returning seasonal staff, do not assume the off-season gives you a clean slate to reset employment terms. This case shows that where...