Archive: 2014

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.


Essential Update - February 2014

You can view February 2014 Essential Update here

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Duty to Act in Good Faith cuts both ways

The duty to act in good faith underpins employment law in New Zealand.

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Fair Process where an Employee admits wrongdoing

A recent Employment Relations Authority ruling was that ". . .

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74% of Employees have Conflict at Work

A survey by recruitment company FindEmployment in the UK shows 74 percent of employees have experienced conflict during their career, with 20 percent of them being “very serious”.

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Salaries and CPI

The government are suggesting that businesses should be giving pay rises if they want to keep skilled people and be attractive places to work.

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Independent Directors

A useful way to help you direct your business – especially when you are stepping back from heavy involvement in the day-to-day running.

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Essential Update - January 2014

To view January Essential Update click here

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Starting a business

If you spend a little time up front you can avoid a huge headache later. I was so impressed today.

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Policies and Procedures v Employment Agreements

If your policies are not consistent with your Employment Agreements they may not be enforceable.

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On-Call rates

We have had a few questions about ‘on-call’ rates.

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Keeping You Posted

10 January 2024

Essential Update - First update of 2024

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4 December 2023

Final 2023 Essential Update

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9 November 2023

Essential Update - 9th November 2023

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