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.
Immigration Law Changes
Changes to Immigration law are expected to be in place by 1 July; all of which should make those of you involved in hiring staff on work visas a little easier.
Read more about 'Immigration Law Changes'...Employing Migrant Workers - take care
They changed the law on April 30th. And fundamentally if you treat your migrant workers as you do other workers - with at least their minimum rights - you will...
Read more about 'Employing Migrant Workers - take care'...Champion Canterbury Awards
Do you know a company that has had done some amazing things; had an amazing impact on its staff or the community; or in some way is just worth celebrating?...
Read more about 'Champion Canterbury Awards'...CPI Falls
The Consumer Price Index has fallen by 0.3% in the last quarter, so that the annual rate of inflation is now only 0.1%.
Read more about 'CPI Falls'...More Restrictions on use of Trial Periods
You need to be aware of two recent developments in the Courts with regards to Trial periods - they don't make things easy - but that's the law:
Read more about 'More Restrictions on use of Trial Periods'...Anzac Day 2015 – How does Mondayising affect me?
If your business is normally Monday to Friday then ANZAC Day affects you on Monday 27th, which should be treated as a public holiday for all staff.
Read more about 'Anzac Day 2015 – How does Mondayising affect me?'...Feb - Mar Essential Update
My February-March Essential Update can be read here. It is significantly focused on the need to be pro-active in managing staff. Enjoy.
Read more about 'Feb - Mar Essential Update'...HR Advisor and Business Assistant Needed at Essential HR
Jade is, unfortunately moving on, so we are looking for a new person, both to undertake HR advisory work and assist me with general administration and marketing.
Read more about 'HR Advisor and Business Assistant Needed at Essential HR'...Government want tougher Enforcement of Employment Standards
Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised. The Government is proposing changes in response to the results of a number of audits of businesses and to a series of Court cases where...
Read more about 'Government want tougher Enforcement of Employment Standards'...Human Rights and Employment
You will probably be well aware of employees taking personal grievances. But it appears that you should be even more concerned to avoid the rish they take you to the...
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