Essential Update - 28th June 2023

Essential Update – 28th June 2023 In this update: Update to Personal Grievance Legislation Update regarding Fair Pay Agreements Practice Plus – an easier way for staff to speak to a Doctor Update to Personal Grievance LegislationAs of 13th June 2023, employees have 12 months to raise a personal grievance arising from sexual harassment, providing the event occurred on or after 13th June 2023.

Covid-19 Leave Support Scheme Ended

Essential Update – 15th August In this update: Removal of Requirement to Self-Isolate Removal of Covid-19 Leave Support Scheme No Requirement to Self-Isolate When Testing Positive for Covid-19:As of 13th August 2023, there is no longer a legal requirement for New Zealanders to self-isolate if they test positive for Covid-19.

Essential Update - 22nd September 2023

Essential Update – 22nd September 2023 In this update: New Bills coming through Parliament Key Case Law developments Independent Contractor vs Employee 90-day Trial, $30,500 cost for non-compliance with the law Limited Capacity from mid-November till the New Year New Bills coming through Parliament:This is really just out of interest – but politically may have meaning.

Essential Update - 27th October 2023

Essential Update – 27th October 2023 In this update: Mental Health and Excessive Absenteeism Current Political Implications Key Case Law Developments – Family Violence Leave – requesting “proof” Introducing Digital Waitaha Jess receives a Milestone Limited Capacity from mid-November till the New Year Employee Mental Health Concerns and Excessive AbsenteeismWe are seeing an increasing number of cases where Employers are navigating how to deal with Employees who are having an excessive amount of time off work.

Essential Update - 9th November 2023

Essential Update – Thursday 9th November 2023 In this update: Christmas is coming up – Reminders about paying Stat Days and Annual Leave Essential HR Christmas Closedown dates Christmas is looming – Time to get your head around how to pay Stat Days and Annual Leave againThe Christmas season brings more complex payroll scenarios.

Final 2023 Essential Update

Final 2023 Essential Update – Monday 4th December 2023 In this update: Developments – FPAs Court Case Readings - Grievances and Letters of Expectations Christmas Reminders Essential HR Christmas Closedown and on-call But, first and most important – keep safe and well over the holidays.

Essential Update - First update of 2024

First 2024 Essential Update Wednesday 10th January 2024 In this update: Important Legislative Updates – FPA’s repealed and 90-day Trial Periods now accessible to all Court Cases – Grievances and Letters of Expectations But, first and most important – Happy New Year to you all!

Essential Update - 11th April 2024

Essential Update – 11 April 2024 In this update: Legal changes – Minimum Wage increases Essential HR – Imminent changes to the way I work; and A Farewell from Jess Minimum Wage Increase As of 1st April 2024, Minimum Wage has increased as per the following: Adult Minimum Wage – has increased from $22.70 to $23.15 per hour.

Essential Update May 2024

In this update: Legal changes – Immigration; Use of the 90-day Trial (6 months on); Costs of getting it wrong; and Essential HR moves office Immigration As of 8th April 2024, more significant changes took effect in relation to immigration – especially in relation to AEWV employees.

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