Mike Johnson

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Covid-19 – Breaking news re Subsidies

BREAKING NEWS - changes to Subsidies announced by Grant Robertson today

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Covid-19 – Payroll practicalities and 80% “Best Efforts” clarified

Very important information! Please click to read the latest clarifications.

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Covid-19 – Level 4

We may officially be in lock-down but we are still here to help! 

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Covid-19 – Clarifications

Let us clarify a few things...

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Covid-19 - Lock Down

We are still here to help! Here is the most recent information we have for you...

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Leave Management

Are you on top of of what leave your staff are or are not taking? Are they accruing large leave balances or taking a lot of sick leave? Read on for tips on how to manage this... 

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Payroll Problems – Get It Checked Out

Does your payroll system comply with the Holiday's Act? There is a good chance that it doesn't...

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Is your Contractor really an Employee?

Avoid significant costs... Make sure that your Contractor isn't really an Employee!

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Restructuring The Right Way

Restructure the role, not the person... How to restructure the right way!

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Employment Relations Act (ERA) Amendments

ERA Amendments – this legislation is now law – some parts are immediately effective – others not till 6 May 2019.

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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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