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.
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.
Payment for Annual Leave – many employers either underpay or under-accrue. Do you get it right?
The Holidays Act specifies that Annual Leave must be paid out at the greater of "ordinary weekly pay" and "average weekly pay".
New Health and Safety regulations
The government has issued a draft set of regulations to support the new Health and Safety at Work Act.
Mike's whereabouts in June
Ashburton June 4/5th, 11th, 17th, 25th Westport Week beginning June 9 or 16?
Dairy Farm Employment Compliance and Effectiveness
The government’s Labour Inspectorate has just concluded a review of 44 farms nationwide in relation to their employment law compliance.
Employing Skilled Workers
The official unemployment rate in Canterbury is now only 3. 3% according to Statistics New Zealand – this is considered to be “full employment”.
Minimum Wages per fortnight
The government is proposing an interim measure to remedy a potentially massive problem for businesses in New Zealand off the back of some recent Court rulings.