Let’s Take the Stress Out of the Festive Season! Here's our top tips for employers this Christmas so you can focus on your time with family!

When an employee reports bullying, an employer has a legal (and ethical) responsibility to address it promptly and effectively to ensure

Criminalizing wage theft in New Zealand: Up to $5,000 in fines and one year of imprisonment for individuals, or fines up to $30,000 for

At Employer Direct, we understand the unique challenges faced by small business owners. That’s why we’ve designed a cost-effective, easy-to-

When considering hiring a new employee in New Zealand, it's important to factor in the various costs involved in the process aside from the

Employing staff under casual agreements in New Zealand can be a convenient option for many businesses but it can have risks

Workplace stress can be a significant concern. By implementing strategies to prevent and manage work stress effectively, New Zealand employe

Unlawful wage deductions can lead to legal troubles and damage your relationship with employees. This guide will help you navigate the rules

The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) is an independent entity in New Zealand responsible for resolving employment relationship problems,

#yourquestionsanswered How should an employer go about employing and dismissing people on a 90 day trial? With the new government's...

#yourquestionsanswered How do you act in good faith, and why should you? Acting in good faith is a legislated requirement for both...

A general guide to how to work out who to pay what on public holidays this festive season.

Its an election year, the cost of living is high and some industries are still reeling from Covid. What does this mean for employers?...

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#employerhowto The minimum wage is currently $21.20 but will increase by CPI of 7.2% at the end of the financial year. Make sure your...

Note: This is the second part of our Covid 19 Employer Support series about recruitment. For part 1 click here. In our last blog, we...

It's #MythbustingMonday so we're clearing up this employment myth about what casual employment really looks like. And yes, they do have...

You have an opening in your company. How can you find the right person for your team? What is the best way to approach this challenge?...

#5waysto Is your team working as well as you'd like? Or is there room for improvement? Let's look at five ways that we can build...

#5ways Covid-19... we know you're sick of hearing about it and we don't blame you. It's been very stressful and it's likely one of the...