Employing Casual staff or students over the holiday period?

Posted 11 November 2014 recruitment, casuals, students;

This is the time of year when many employers take on a student or two or additional casual staff to cover those taking leave.  As with any permanent staff there are some things you absolutely have to do when recruiting such people:

• You should always get them to sign an employment agreement before they start - and this needs to be worded specifically for a casual (this way you avoid the risk they later claim to be permanent)
• You must always get them to sign an IR 330 before you pay them

Also note that Kiwisaver is not mandatory if they are casual or if they are on a temporary contract for less than 28 days; and they may be able to get student loan repayment exemptions.

Planning in advance for these things is worthwhile - and if you need a casual agreement I can help you out.