Employment over the holiday period – refresher
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As the summer approaches, and with several public holidays on the horizon, it’s crucial for both employers and employees in New Zealand to be well-versed in leave entitlements. Here’s a…
Employment over the holiday period – refresher
August 2023 Newsletter – Fair Pay Agreements
Fair Pay Agreements - how they may affect your businessFair Pay Agreements are now in force. Our August 2023 Newsletter below goes over how they may affect your business. We…
What are ‘’keeping in touch days’’ (parental leave)?
While on parental leave you can choose (if your employer agrees) to perform work from time to time, for example, to attend a team day as long as: you only…
How to review pay and employment equity in your business
The Pay and employment equity review process is a tool to assess whether your organisation’s pay and rewards, and participation in job types and levels are affected by gender. There…
What is a restraint of trade clause?
A restraint of trade clause is designed to protect a business’ commercially sensitive information by restricting the employee’s business activities when they finish working for that employer. Usually they are…
Proof of COVID-19 infection & being a household contact
Due to winter illnesses putting pressure on the health system, the Ministry of Health would like to remind employers that they can consider the text messages it sends to people…
Managing age-diversity in the workplace
People live longer than previous generations and many want or need to work later in life. As a result, managers may be dealing with a mix of young workers, mature…
UPDATE TO VACCINE MANDATES IN THE WORKPLACE
The Government has updated the sectors where COVID-19 vaccinations are mandatory for workers. Government vaccination mandates continue to apply for: Health and disability sector workers (includes aged care workers) Prison…
INCREASE TO MINIMUM WAGE 2022
New minimum wage rates from 1 April 2022 (before tax): Adult $21.20 (up from $20.00) Starting out $16.95 (up from $16.00) Training $16.96 (up from $16.00) If you have…
Family Violence Leave – Need to Know
Family violence affects many people in New Zealand. For example, it is estimated that up to 39% of women experience family violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. The…