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Employer Guide to: Workplace Stress in NZ
Workplace stress can be a significant concern. By implementing strategies to prevent and manage work stress effectively, New Zealand employe
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Employer Guide to: Wage Deductions in New Zealand
Unlawful wage deductions can lead to legal troubles and damage your relationship with employees. This guide will help you navigate the rules
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Employer Question: What is the ERA?
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) is an independent entity in New Zealand responsible for resolving employment relationship problems,
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Employer question: How do I use a 90 day trial safely?
#yourquestionsanswered How should an employer go about employing and dismissing people on a 90 day trial? With the new government's...
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Employer question: What is 'gardening leave'?
#yourquestionsanswered What does it mean to put an employee on gardening leave, and do they have to agree? Garden leave is when an...
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Employer question: What does 'good faith' mean in an employment relationship?
#yourquestionsanswered How do you act in good faith, and why should you? Acting in good faith is a legislated requirement for both...
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Employer Guide: Paying your employees on public holidays
A general guide to how to work out who to pay what on public holidays this festive season.
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What are some of the biggest challenges facing Kiwi employers this year?
Its an election year, the cost of living is high and some industries are still reeling from Covid. What does this mean for employers?...
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Five ways to... ensure that your employment policies are working well
#fivewaysto Strong employment policies not only protect your organization but also contribute to a fair and productive work environment....
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What is pay equity and how does this impact your business?
#yourquestionsanswered An employee can raise a pay equity claim with their employer if they do work that is (or was historically)...
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Your questions answered: How do I deal with frequent absenteeism?
#yourquestionsanswered When an employee fails to turn up for work without letting you know, it can really throw a spanner in the works....
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Employer Guide: What are Personal Grievances (Part 2)
Personal grievance? What does that mean? What should you do if you receive one?
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Your questions answered: What is constructive dismissal?
#yourquestionsanswered Constructive dismissal is something we get asked about frequently. so lets break it down. What is constructive...
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Employer Guide: What are Personal Grievances (Part 1)
#employerguide What does it mean if you receive a personal grievance and what should you do? What does it mean when a grievance is...
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Minimum wage is going up: How to make sure your business is ready!
#employerhowto The minimum wage is currently $21.20 but will increase by CPI of 7.2% at the end of the financial year. Make sure your...
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Employer Guide: What is medical incapacity?
When do I use it and how do I use it?
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Employer Guide: Recruitment Part 3
Note: This is the third part of our Covid 19 Employer Support series about recruitment. For part 1 click here. In part 2, we looked at...
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Employer Guide to: Recruitment Part 2
Note: This is the second part of our Covid 19 Employer Support series about recruitment. For part 1 click here. In our last blog, we...
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Employer Guide to: Recruitment Part 1
You have an opening in your company. How can you find the right person for your team? What is the best way to approach this challenge?...
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