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title: Q&A with Bradley So Accredited Employer Framework | Legalwise Seminars
description: Bradley So, Senior Associate at Queen City Law NZ Limited, addresses key questions on the new Accredited Employer framework. Read the full blog for more info!
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# [Q&A with Bradley So Accredited Employer Framework | Legalwise Seminars](https://legalwiseseminars.co.nz/insights/qa-with-bradley-so-accredited-employer-framework)

 Written by [Marcelita Waje](https://legalwiseseminars.co.nz/insights/author/marcelita-waje) | Jan 18, 2022 12:00:13 PM

**In an exclusive Q&A session with Legalwise Seminars, [Bradley So](https://queencitylaw.co.nz/our-team/bradley-so/), Senior Associate at Queen City Law NZ Limited, addresses key questions on the new Accredited Employer framework. He will be covering this topic in depth at the upcoming [Immigration Law Summit in Auckland](https://legalwiseseminars.com.au/nz/course-2/?eventtemplate=2075-immigration-law-summit-in-auckland&event=8138) on Friday 25 March, 2022.**

 

##### **Are there any issues arising under the new Accredited Employer policy that you think may be of particular significance?**

- The new Accredited Employer policy needs to clarify the following: 
    - The obligation of 10% above the minimum wage when advertising for the position will create issues with existing employees who are paid minimum wage for the same role.
    - What will be the requirement for commitment to training?
    - The definition of “Franchisee” and “Controlling Third Party” (e.g. labour hire) which will have additional requirements to become accredited.

##### **What’s one tip you can recommend in terms of best practices or processes to have in place to avoid PPI’s?**

- Understand the policy and the issues of your client before submitting an application. You have to be strategic;
- Establish a system and process to ensure a low touch application is submitted.

##### **Are there any trends or developments that might be coming up in the immigration industry that you think practitioners should keep on their radar?**

- Labour hire companies and Franchisees who may want to avoid falling in the definition of “Controlling Third Party” as the requirements is more onerous to be accredited.

***Bradley So** is a Senior Associate at Queen City Law and he manages the immigration team. He specialises in business migration and foreign investments. He has represented significant employers and ultra-high net worth individuals. His clients have invested in excess of $500 million in New Zealand and he has assisted multinationals with their immigration requirements. Connect with Bradley via [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-so-11042424/?originalSubdomain=nz) <https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-so-11042424/?originalSubdomain=nz>*

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