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.


Covid-19 – Wages Subsidy and RBPN financial support winding downNew Blog Post

Be prepared and protect yourself... The things you need to know!

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Essential HR Update

ACC Return to Work Processes, the Privacy Act 2020 and Covid related updates that you need to know...

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Covid-19 – Latest on Support and Actions you need to take

All the information you need on support available and actions to take in the Resurgence of Covid-19

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Urgent Legal and Funding Updates

There have been several important developments over the last week. Here are the urgent things that you need to know!...

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Changes you should be aware of effective 1st July

What you need to know about the new changes, as of 1st July 2020...

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Covid-19 – Employer Apprenticeship Support - details

Details on Apprenticeship Funding that you need to know!

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Covid-19 – Level 1 – More Wage Subsidies; loans and Parental Leave payments

Monday 8th June 2020 Let’s celebrate – but carefully! Good news all round! Back to level 1 from tonight; increased eligibility for the extended wage subsidy; extensions for interest-free loan applications and…

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Covid-19 – Restructuring and Redundancies – now or later?

Restructuring, Redundancy and the Extended Wage Subsidy... What are your options?

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Covid-19 – Preparing for the end of Wage Subsidy round 1

What happens now, as your wage subsidy comes to and end?

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Covid-19 – Breaking news – New budget funding and impact on your people!

Could a Wage Subsidy extension helo you? Read on to see how you could get one and what other assistance could help you.

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Keeping You Posted

30 May 2024

Essential Update May 2024

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11 April 2024

Essential Update - 11th April 2024

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10 January 2024

Essential Update - First update of 2024

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