Your question answered: What do I do if my employee is being bullied?
When an employee reports bullying, an employer has a legal (and ethical) responsibility to address it promptly and effectively to ensure
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Understanding the New Zealand Wage Theft Bill and Its Implications for Employers
Criminalizing wage theft in New Zealand: Up to $5,000 in fines and one year of imprisonment for individuals, or fines up to $30,000 for
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Easy HR for Business Owners: A Solution to Reduce Stress and Boost Productivity
At Employer Direct, we understand the unique challenges faced by small business owners. That’s why we’ve designed a cost-effective, easy-to-
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How much does hiring a new employee cost a business?
When considering hiring a new employee in New Zealand, it's important to factor in the various costs involved in the process aside from the
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Employing Casual Workers? Beware of the risks!
Employing staff under casual agreements in New Zealand can be a convenient option for many businesses but it can have risks
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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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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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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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How would HR support benefit my business?
Why we are the support team you need!
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I want to withhold my employees pay, is this legal?
Even if they've crashed the work car, you should proceed carefully if you're thinking about deducting from an employee's wages.
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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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Mythbusting Mondays: Casual Employment
Casual employment is a tricky one to get right... and some employers think it can be a good way to get around employment entitlements
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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 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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Mythbusting Monday: Casual employees have no rights
It's #MythbustingMonday so we're clearing up this employment myth about what casual employment really looks like. And yes, they do have...
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Mythbusting Monday: Every change needs a new contract!
It's #MythbustingMonday so we're tackling the myth that every change in an employment relationship needs a new contract. I'm changing an...
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