Archive: 2014
I 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!
I want to make sure you always know what is happening in the world of human resources. Here I provide you with latest news and updates from Essential HR, as I identify them. This includes my own analyses, summaries of key legal developments month by month, and useful tips for your organisation.
ERA Changes - 6 March 2015
The new National Government has made it happen . . . now you need to prepare.
Legislation Changes - Drink Driving
Do you allow any alcohol consumption at work, at work functions or at work premises after work? The combination of lower legal alcohol limits and new H & S laws next…
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.
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! Two recent court cases highlight…
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…
Canterbury Companies In breach of Employment laws ... are you or someone you know?
It appears that the Christchurch rebuild has pressured a number of companies into taking legal short-cuts.
Employing Casual staff or students over the holiday period?
This is the time of year when many employers take on a student or two or additional casual staff to cover those taking leave.
Company Officers face liability
A Senior Manager in Australia is being charged under H&S legislation in Australia (on which our new Act is modelled).