Employers only have a couple of weeks to get the employment agreements up to date or risk large fines. All existing employees contracts are expected to be updated by 31 March 2017. Companies found in breach may incur fines from visiting inspectorate if their agreements do not comply with the current legislation. Visit http://www.hrtoolkit.co.nz/product-category/employment-agreements/ to […]
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The Employment Relations Act overview
The Employment Relations Act is the central piece of legislation governing employment relationships. It provides a structure for employers, employees and unions to negotiate employment agreements. The Act also outlines the legal process for resolving employment problems including a free mediation service, and avenues for employee’s to take a case to both the Employment Relations […]
More detail about employment law changes
We had a huge response to our recent email about key changes to employment law in New Zealand, with a number of requests for more information. With that in mind, we’ve written a more detailed review of the changes. The Government has made key changes to employment Law in New Zealand and we have updated our entire Employment […]
Some things to consider before employing contractors
There are many great reasons for employing contractors in small businesses. As an employer however, you need to be aware that independent contractors may be considered employees in the eyes of the law. If one of your team-members is employed as an independent contractor, but fits the description of a permanent employee, they are entitled […]
Dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s
It is a legal requirement for all employees to have a written employment agreement that clearly outlines the terms and conditions that will govern an employment relationship. An employment agreement must be signed before your employees commencement date. Types of employment agreements Employment relationships vary widely from one to another, however there are essentially three […]
Zero Hours contracts changing from 1 April 2016
(The following is the information posted by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment) The Employment Standards Legislation Bill includes a package of measures to prevent unfair employment practices in the New Zealand labour market, such as “zero-hour contracts”. The changes aim to retain flexibility where it is desired by both, employers and employees, but […]