We aim to share short, informative posts on current developments and ideas in the HR space that are of practical use to employers and employees alike!
The Essential HR Team wants to make sure you always know what is happening in the world of human resources. Here we provide you with latest news and updates from Essential HR, as we identify them. This includes our own analyses, summaries of key legal developments month by month, and useful tips for your organisation.
Workplace Stress
The impact of stress in the workplace was highlighted in a recent court case where poorly managed stress at work was determined to be a valid cause of constructive dismissal...
Read more about 'Workplace Stress '...Conducting Effective Investigations
Conducting Effective Investigations Workshop Flyer can be found here
Read more about 'Conducting Effective Investigations'...Extra Potential Large H&S Fines
In December 2014 the Sentencing Act 2002 was ammended in a seemingly minor fashion. However it means that Courts can now enforce substantial reparations payments to someone injured in a...
Read more about 'Extra Potential Large H&S Fines'...November-December Update
My Christmas Essential Update can be read here
Read more about 'November-December Update '...ERA Changes - 6 March 2015
The new National Government has made it happen ... now you need to prepare.
Read more about 'ERA Changes - 6 March 2015'...Legislation Changes - Drink Driving
Do you allow any alcohol consumption at work, at work functions or at work premises after work?
Read more about 'Legislation Changes - Drink Driving'...Select Committees
The message I got was 'be encouraged to talk to them'. Aside from the politicians being seemingly unable to avoid an opportunity to disagree with each other, they all said...
Read more about 'Select Committees'...Pre-school/Early Child Care Free Seminar - POSTPONED
The Seminars scheduled for December 4th have been postponed until February - I will update details in the New Year.
Read more about 'Pre-school/Early Child Care Free Seminar'...Family Relationships at Work
Mix Business with pleasure? Employ your child/spouse? This is both common and indeed to be encouraged – but I must encourage you to do so properly!
Read more about 'Family Relationships at Work'...Health and Safety Legislation - Support me request changes of the Select Committee
The wheels of government turn - albeit slowly, and some 8 months after making my submission I have been asked to go and talk to the Select Committee debating the...
Read more about 'Health and Safety Legislation - Support me request changes of the Select Committee'...