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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Five ways to... ensure that your employment policies are working well
#fivewaysto Strong employment policies not only protect your organization but also contribute to a fair and productive work environment....
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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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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 2)
Personal grievance? What does that mean? What should you do if you receive one?
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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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