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Psychosocial risks in aged care: Practical guidance on how to manage risk

Psychosocial risks in aged care are a growing focus under New Zealand’s Health and Safety at Work Act. From stress and burnout to workplace aggression, providers must manage these risks alongside physical hazards. This article covers what aged care operators need to know about their legal obligations and practical steps to create safer, healthier workplaces.

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Lessons from recent Australian psychosocial risk cases: implications for New Zealand organisations

Lessons from recent Australian psychosocial risk cases: implications for New Zealand organisations

Early occupation of care suites: practical tips

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Government announces major reforms to the Retirement Villages Act

Government announces major reforms to the Retirement Villages Act

Supreme Court confirms protection for Law Society character references

Supreme Court confirms protection for Law Society character references

Supreme Court confirms protection for Law Society character references

Law Commission to review directors’ duties

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Spotlight on Employment Law | August 2025

Spotlight on Employment Law | August 2025

Spotlight on Employment Law | August 2025

Unpacking the benefits of enforceable undertakings

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The Employment Relations Amendment Bill: Who are the 'winners' and what are the real changes?

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The Employment Relations Amendment Bill: Who are the 'winners' and what are the real changes?

Enforceable undertakings: A smarter alternative to prosecution

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Managing psychosocial risks at work: Legal duties and practical steps

Managing psychosocial risks at work: Legal duties and practical steps

Managing psychosocial risks at work: Legal duties and practical steps

Spotlight on Employment Law | June 2025

Spotlight on Employment Law | June 2025

Spotlight on Employment Law | June 2025

Senior property lawyer joins Anthony Harper

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Construction companies are feeling the pinch – what can you do to protect your business?

Construction companies are feeling the pinch – what can you do to protect your business?

Construction companies are feeling the pinch – what can you do to protect your business?

Anthony Harper celebrates 23 lawyers recognised by Best Lawyers

Anthony Harper celebrates 23 lawyers recognised by Best Lawyers

Anthony Harper celebrates 23 lawyers recognised by Best Lawyers

"Fit for purpose" financial services reforms reach Parliament

"Fit for purpose" financial services reforms reach Parliament

"Fit for purpose" financial services reforms reach Parliament

How trustees can protect themselves from liability when resigning from the trustee role

How trustees can protect themselves from liability when resigning from the trustee role

How trustees can protect themselves from liability when resigning from the trustee role

Challenging Wills in New Zealand: Testamentary Promises Act, Family Protection Act, and Wills Act

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Employers who don't pay wages now risk criminal prosecution for theft

Employers who don't pay wages now risk criminal prosecution for theft

Employers who don't pay wages now risk criminal prosecution for theft

Innovation in the legal profession: insights from Lisa Jacobs at LawFest

Innovation in the legal profession: insights from Lisa Jacobs at LawFest

Innovation in the legal profession: insights from Lisa Jacobs at LawFest

Copyright as relationship property: Who gets the copyright when the relationship ends?

Copyright as relationship property: Who gets the copyright when the relationship ends?

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Anthony Harper partners with vLex to drive AI innovation

Anthony Harper partners with vLex to drive AI innovation

Anthony Harper partners with vLex to drive AI innovation

Forget Court, mediate your trust dispute instead

Forget Court, mediate your trust dispute instead

Forget Court, mediate your trust dispute instead

Overseas Investment Act reforms will lead to rapid approval of most transactions

Overseas Investment Act reforms will lead to rapid approval of most transactions

Overseas Investment Act reforms will lead to rapid approval of most transactions

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Anthony Harper recognised in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 rankings

Anthony Harper recognised in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 rankings

Anthony Harper recognised in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 rankings

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