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Pay Equity Update
I'm sure you will have seen news in the papers, but what you need to know at this stage is that the Bill is now before parliament and waiting to be voted to a Select Committee.
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No Work No Pay - can you do this?
It may be the weather; it may be unplanned absence, or it may simply be a lack of customers.
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First sentence under the new H&S at Work Act
It is important to learn from others' mistakes - the first sentence given under the 2015 Act has generated $100,000 in fines plus $37,000 in reparations.
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Getting people Back to Work
I have been surprised how often a client contacts me with a staff member who has been off work for a month or two and they don't know how to get them back to full-time working.
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Medical Terminations - when is enough, enough?
Unfortunately there comes a time when an employee may become medically unable to do their job.
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Changes to Working Visa Requirements
Changes have taken place from 28 August that have the potential to affect anyone employing staff on a work visa – specifically if they are in the Skilled Migrant or Essential Skills categories.
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Are sick employees giving you a headache?
The warmer months are starting to be the light at the end of a dreary, grey and wet winter tunnel.
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Making GP’s your allies
You possibly have more requirements to work with General Practitioners (GPs) or medical advisors than you realise.
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Should you go to work when sick?
We’ve all seen it – a work mate coughing and sneezing at their desk or standing next to you in the factory.
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Let’s do this - what will Labour deliver in their first 100 days
We are now 30 days into the 100 day plan so I thought it was prudent to reflect on what Labour have achieved (employment relationship speaking) so far and what might the next 70 days uncover.
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