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The annual David Awards, which recognise the unsung heroes of home and small businesses throughout New Zealand, has awarded HRtoolkit the top prize of Supreme Winners for 2014. Founder of the Awards, Heather Douglas, says “The intention of The David Awards is to recognise ordinary, small, home or micro businesses,
The three month trial period, zero hours contracts and the minimum wage are hot topics at the moment. Lisa Mackay, Managing Director of HRtoolkit was interviewed live on National Radio to give her response to Andrew Littles’ Speech. Listen to her interview here: Small business responds to Little’s speech
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In January the Government announced that the minimum wage will increase by 50 cents to $15.75 from 1 April 2017. The minimum wage for starting-out and training minimum wage will increase from $12.20 to $12.60 per hour – remaining at 80 per cent of the adult minimum wage. For more
The Government has just launched SmartStart, an online tool for new and expectant parents with step-by-step information to help you and your baby get off to the best start. The website integrates information from a range of social development agencies so new parents can: Register their baby Get an IRD
In December last year, company ‘officers’ were made personally liable for over $135,000 in wages after the companies went into liquidation. In two cases, the employers owed unpaid wages and holiday pay to migrant workers when the companies were liquidated and the director declared bankrupt. Lola Ward of the Labour
Following a nationwide investigation, businesses have been warned that they can no longer disguise employees as ‘volunteers’. While the Labour Inspectorate is supportive of genuine volunteering, they have concerns around some volunteering that may stray into an employment relationship. George Mason of the Labour Inspectorate says “Businesses cannot evade their
Come to a HR speed date with Frances. In our short time together we’ll have an interesting and engaging conversation about how HR can help you have successful and productive employment relationships. Recruitment: Start with the end in mind Induction: Have a learning plan; a gradual introduction is best Health
In February Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse announced new measures against employers who breach immigration and employment law. Michael Woodhouse said “Migrant workers make a valuable contribution to our workforce and have the same rights as any other worker. It is simply unacceptable that those employers who exploit migrant workers are
