The Gateway Test for Contractors in New Zealand: What You Need to Know Why this matters When you engage contractors – or work as one – it’s critical to
The question of whether someone is a contractor or an employee has always mattered — but the recent Uber litigation has pushed this issue firmly into the spotlight for New
A major update: the Government has announced policy decisions to replace the current Holidays Act 2003 with a new employment‐leave framework. The key changes include: Leave (annual and sick) will
Sometimes employment relationships don’t work out and they can be for a variety of reasons – both within and outside of work. There are plenty of cases where employers ‘got
With effect from December 2023, all employers can now use 90-day trial periods. Previously, this was only available to employers with 19 or less employees. There are a few things
This blog delves into a groundbreaking legal case that centers on a COVID-19-related dismissal due to the vaccination mandate for frontline workers. Beyond its significance in the context of the
This employment law case is one for your knowledge banks. It seems more and more employers are being challenged on their classification of workers… contractor or employee? Getting this right
Discover the essential steps and expert advice to effectively issue employee warnings and minimize the potential pitfalls. Key things you need to know as an employer There are some things
There is no doubt that poor employee performance is difficult to deal with. It creates all sorts of issues around morale, quality of work, client impressions, productivity, stress and so
With Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II passing, the NZ Government have declared a one-off Public Holiday for employees. On Monday 26 September 2022 we will observe this Public Holiday.
Bullying. Harassment. Bad Behaviour. All terms we’ve heard before. This blog focuses on identifying bullying and what to do about it. There are many ways to identify if you have
The crux of being a good employer comes right down to this principle. Good Faith. It is the foundation of good leadership, not to mention a legal requirement. It is
