Using Trial Periods Correctly

Trial periods are an important tool to protect employers from hiring an employee who may not have the right skills or work ethic required for the job. They are for…

An employee may have time away from work to recover from physical or mental illness, an injury or to care for someone else. They need your support during their recovery…

Employees are now entitled to bereavement leave if they have a miscarriage or stillbirth. They are also entitled to bereavement leave, if they are directly affected by someone else’s loss.…

The adult minimum wage will increase, from $18.90 to $20.00 per hour on 1 April 2021. The starting-out and training minimum wage rates will also increase on 1 April 2021,…

Most New Zealanders will take annual leave during summer. There are also a few public holidays coming up. But what leave are employees entitled to? Here’s a refresher ahead of…

Getting a new team member on board is exciting! An employment agreement is crucial for a great start to a long and healthy working relationship.  Every employee must have a…

An amendment to the Employment Relations Act 2019 came into force on 28 June 2020. It enables an employee to include a ‘controlling third party’ in a personal grievance claim.…