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MBIE Report on law change effectiveness.
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment has just released a report on the impact of recent changes to the Employment Relations Act and the Holidays Act.
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Alternate Days in Lieu
An interesting court case (NZ Aluminium Smelters) has confirmed that pay for a lieu day must be at the rate of what they would have earned – so 12-hr shift workers must receive 12 hours for a lieu day.
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Christchurch
Christchurch Office
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Ashburton
Ashburton Office
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Mike's whereabouts in May
Ashburton May 14th, 22nd, 28th Westport Still hoping ?
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Mike's whereabouts in June
Ashburton June 4/5th, 11th, 17th, 25th Westport Week beginning June 9 or 16?
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Social networks – how useful are they as a recruitment tool?
With the labour market in Canterbury approaching full employment, many businesses are reporting difficulties finding talented staff.
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Small Business Sector Report
The very first Small Business Sector Report has been released by Minister Steven Joyce, revealing valuable information on the sector which the Minister describes as the "backbone of the New Zealand economy".
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Get the 90-day trial right!
Yet another case has highlighted the importance of getting the detail of your 90-day trial clause right in Employment Agreements.
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Latest CPI data
The CPI figures for the year to 30 June 2014 have just been released at 1.6%, which is very consistent with inflationary pressures in the preceding 6 months.
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