Employers and employees in New Zealand are required to act in good faith in the employment relationship. What does that mean as an employer?

Do you know if your employees think your workplace is toxic? Find out what it means and what you can do about it.

What can go wrong when a new employee isn't inducted or trained properly? What can an employer do for induction to be successful?

What do you need to know about the changes coming to New Zealand's leave rules. Read more for information on the new Employment Leave Act 2026.

Can I dismiss an employee without a warning? Or do I have to give them three warnings before they are dismissed. Read our latest blog to find out more.

Before you put an employee on a casual contract, it is important to understand what it means and how to use casual contracts properly.

Mediation is a practical way to resolve employment problems. As an employer, what do I need to know if I am facing mediation?

Knowing what to do when an employee does something wrong is critical to preventing complaints and personal grievances. Read our guide to employee misconduct to avoid mistakes.

Don't leave performance management of employees until there is a problem. Put good performance management processes in place now to prevent future issues.

How do I know when to allow an employee to bring a support person to a meeting? And what is there purpose?

What is a fair and reasonable process and why is it so important when dealing with employee issues? Understand your obligations when dealing with workplace issues.

How important are workplace policies and how do you introduce them and use them effectively as an employer in New Zealand?

What are the most common reasons for personal grievances? And how can you avoid them?

Learn the tricks and pitfalls of hiring a new employee on a 90 day trial. Understand the rules of 90 day trials before you make an expensive mistake.

What do New Zealand Employers need to know about requests for flexible working arrangements? Find out what you need to do if an employees asks to work from home.

The most common mistakes employers make when it comes to applying or granting leave, and how to avoid them.

For many small and medium business owners, redundancy is one of the hardest employment processes they will face. You might be under financial pressure. Sales may have slowed down. You may need to restructure your business to survive. Or technology and changing customer demand may mean a role simply no longer fits your operation. But here’s the problem. In New Zealand, redundancy is not just a business decision. It is a legal process. Even when an employer has genuine comme

What do you need to do, as an employer, when your workers are not getting on? Read more to find out why it pays not to ignore it.

Receiving a personal grievance from an employee is stressful. It can be tempting to ignore it and hope it goes away. Read this blog to find out what your first response should be.

Fixed Term Contracts may seem like a perfect solution but it is important to understand when and how they can be used.