Be careful not to discriminate when recruiting!
The Human Rights Review Tribunal (HRRT) has ordered an employer to release confidential information to an unsuccessful job applicant to help assess whether he was discriminated against on the basis…
Keeping you posted
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.
New Health and Safety Help
ACC have developed cards that identify common site hazards and explain how to deal with them.
Minimum wage increase and kiwisaver
On 1 April the minimum wage rose from $13. 75 an hour to $14. 25 an hour.
Wage increases and Being a Good Employer - the impact of Rates rises
All my Christchurch clients will all be aware of the large increase in rates that are coming through.
Minimum Wage Increase
From 1 April 2014 the minimum adult wage will increase to $14. 25 per hour. The starting-out or training minimum wage will increase to $11. 40 per hour.
Health and Safety Reforms - Fine Levels
I believe we will see significant changes to Health and Safety requirements this year (see my July 2013 Update) - and the current proposals include serious increases in levels of…
Duty to Act in Good Faith cuts both ways
The duty to act in good faith underpins employment law in New Zealand.
Fair Process where an Employee admits wrongdoing
A recent Employment Relations Authority ruling was that ". . .