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 – Going to Level 2 – we hope! Time to prepare.

Gearing up for the move to level 2... Hopefully!

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Covid-19 – Questions answered!

We have your questions answered!...

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Covid-19 – Unlocking!

Vital things that you need to know as we come out of Level 4 lockdown and into Level 3...

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Covid-19 – Breaking news – Steps needed to Unlock!

The steps you need to take as we look at the possibility to moving to Level 3...

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Covid-19 – Breaking news – Support for Small Businesses

New information that you need to know...

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Covid-19 – Where to next?

A plan now with help a smooth transition as we look forward to coming out of Level 4...

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Covid-19 – Leave support and Stat Days clarified

Monday 6 April 2020 Leave Payment Support for Essential Businesses - Higher risk clarified Stat Holidays – Grant Robertson says Contacting MSD Registering for essential non-food consumer products Handling annual leave cancellations Maintaining my own mental…

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Covid-19 – Leave support for Essential Services

Leave Payments for Essential Workers... and more!

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Covid-19 – Minimum Wage Increase Implications

Minimum Wage increases as of today - Here is what you need to know!

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Covid-19 – Working from home

Some links to resources that may help you to get through the lockdown easier.

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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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