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Restructuring - Are you considering changes for your business or team?

December 7th 2022


The Reserve Bank raised the Official Cash Rate by a record 75 basis points at the end of November.  Inflation is biting and having real impact on our daily...

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Restraints of Trade - Are they Worth It?

June 16th 2022


In early February the topic of Restraints of Trade (RoT) came under the media spotlight.  A well-known TV personality, Tova O’Brien announced she was leavi...

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Learnings from the Smith City Case

May 28th 2018


Many of you will be familiar with the recent Employment Court decision in the Smith City case.  The Court found that the decision of Smith City Group Ltd n...

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Planning ‘Shop’ Work for Easter Sunday – Retail Sector

February 11th 2018


Following changes to the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990, employers can no longer require employees to work on Easter Sunday.  This legislation applies to shop...

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Public Holidays this Christmas

December 1st 2017


Working on a public holiday is a requirement for some employees.  If you have staff working on a public holiday do check that you are paying them correctly...

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Closing for the Holidays?

November 28th 2017


If an employer regularly operates a closedown for a holiday period, or seasonal break and requires employees to take annual holidays or unpaid time off thi...

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New Government - First 100 Days and Beyond

November 25th 2017


With a new government now in place it is time to take a look at what changes are and could be on the horizion for employers.

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Are you using the right type of employment agreement/contract?

October 16th 2017


Using the right type employment agreement is key to being clear on expectations, protecting your business interests and reducing risks of misunderstandings...

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Workplace bullying and harassment, how well are you managing the risks?

September 27th 2017


There have been a number of recent cases in the Employment Relations Authority where constructive dismissal allegations have been linked to claims of bully...

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Time and leave records – what must be kept?

September 18th 2017


A  couple of weeks ago I attended the immigration update which again flagged the importance of time and leave records.  Apart from all other legal obligati...

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90 day trial period, are you getting it right?

September 11th 2017


The 90 day trial period was first introduced in 2009 for employers with less than 20 employees.  In 2011 the trial period provision was extended to all emp...

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Harmful Digital Communications Act, what does it mean for Employers?

September 4th 2017


In July 2015, the Harmful Digital Communications Act (HDCA) came into effect.With the rise in digital communications this act is about deterring, preventin...

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Employment Changes from 1st April 2017

May 23rd 2017


The start to the financial year has seen increases in minimum wage and IRD mileage rates along with the final changes from the 2016 implementation of minim...

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Do staff surveys really work?

November 17th 2016


Yes, yes and yes – if they are used for their intended purpose!Staff surveys take the guesswork out of what your employee’s are satisfied with, and not so ...

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How to hire the best person

September 7th 2015


View HR Consultant Mandy Cartwright's presentation on tips and tricks to help employers make sure they get their recruitment processes right...

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90 Day Trial Periods – Can they benefit your business?

August 19th 2015


View our Employment Relations Specialist Gerrad Brimble's presentation on the benefit to businesses and the key requirements to consider when using the 90 ...

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2015 - July Newsletter

July 31st 2015


Read about Bills in Parliament, Getting the Language Right and Pay Controls...

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Employment Legislation Changes – What is on the Horizon?

June 15th 2015


Read about the Employment Standards Bill the Government is expected to introduce to Parliament later this year...

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Employment Relations Update

August 22nd 2014


A matter of interest where the Employment Court overturned an Employment Relations Authority determination was De Bruin v Canterbury District Health Board....

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Pre-Employment Checks

August 22nd 2014


Finding out as much as relevant and possible about your preferred candidates before employing them is our recommended approach to recruitment. The 90 day s...

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