News

In our June newsletter we have taken a look at what is happening around employment law and the challenges with pay and holidays that are regularly featurin...

Overall the messages about pay movements in the last year have been fairly consistent across the different survey providers.  Average increases for operati...

Many of you will be familiar with the recent Employment Court decision in the Smith City case.  The Court found that the decision of Smith City Group Ltd n...

Check out our April 018 newsletter for updates on employment law reform and the latest in case headlines

Following changes to the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990, employers can no longer require employees to work on Easter Sunday.  This legislation applies to shop...

Working on a public holiday is a requirement for some employees.  If you have staff working on a public holiday do check that you are paying them correctly...

If an employer regularly operates a closedown for a holiday period, or seasonal break and requires employees to take annual holidays or unpaid time off thi...

With a new government now in place it is time to take a look at what changes are and could be on the horizion for employers.

The 2016 changes to the Wages Protection Act 1983 combined with an Employment Court ruling have changed the landscape for deductions.The Wages Protection A...

Using the right type employment agreement is key to being clear on expectations, protecting your business interests and reducing risks of misunderstandings...

There have been a number of recent cases in the Employment Relations Authority where constructive dismissal allegations have been linked to claims of bully...

A  couple of weeks ago I attended the immigration update which again flagged the importance of time and leave records.  Apart from all other legal obligati...

The 90 day trial period was first introduced in 2009 for employers with less than 20 employees.  In 2011 the trial period provision was extended to all emp...

In July 2015, the Harmful Digital Communications Act (HDCA) came into effect.With the rise in digital communications this act is about deterring, preventin...

There are currently a number of Bills (proposed new laws) that have employment implications that are at the reading or select committee stage in Parliament...

Ideas for retaining staff is a question we are being asked more and more.  This is often because recruiting skilled staff has become a challenge.  Times li...

The start to the financial year has seen increases in minimum wage and IRD mileage rates along with the final changes from the 2016 implementation of minim...

This week has seen the minimum wage increases and final changes to the minimum employment standards come into effect. The minimum wage rates (exclusive of ...

We are pleased to announce a new appointment to the Grow HR board and changes to the company’s leadership team.Senior consultant and Grow HR shareholder Ma...

Yes, yes and yes – if they are used for their intended purpose!Staff surveys take the guesswork out of what your employee’s are satisfied with, and not so ...