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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: 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 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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How would HR support benefit my business?
Why we are the support team you need!
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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 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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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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5 Ways to... Build Profitability Through Your Team
#5waysto Is your team working as well as you'd like? Or is there room for improvement? Let's look at five ways that we can build...
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5 Ways to... Rebuild your business after Covid-19
#5ways Covid-19... we know you're sick of hearing about it and we don't blame you. It's been very stressful and it's likely one of the...
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