Your question answered: What do I do if my employee is being bullied?
When an employee reports bullying, an employer has a legal (and ethical) responsibility to address it promptly and effectively to ensure
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Understanding the New Zealand Wage Theft Bill and Its Implications for Employers
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
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Easy HR for Business Owners: A Solution to Reduce Stress and Boost Productivity
At Employer Direct, we understand the unique challenges faced by small business owners. That’s why we’ve designed a cost-effective, easy-to-
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Employing Casual Workers? Beware of the risks!
Employing staff under casual agreements in New Zealand can be a convenient option for many businesses but it can have risks
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Employer Guide to: Workplace Stress in NZ
Workplace stress can be a significant concern. By implementing strategies to prevent and manage work stress effectively, New Zealand employe
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Employer Guide to: Wage Deductions in New Zealand
Unlawful wage deductions can lead to legal troubles and damage your relationship with employees. This guide will help you navigate the rules
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Employer Question: What is the ERA?
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) is an independent entity in New Zealand responsible for resolving employment relationship problems,
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Employer question: What is 'gardening leave'?
#yourquestionsanswered What does it mean to put an employee on gardening leave, and do they have to agree? Garden leave is when an...
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What are some of the biggest challenges facing Kiwi employers this year?
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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What is pay equity and how does this impact your business?
#yourquestionsanswered An employee can raise a pay equity claim with their employer if they do work that is (or was historically)...
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Your questions answered: How do I deal with frequent absenteeism?
#yourquestionsanswered When an employee fails to turn up for work without letting you know, it can really throw a spanner in the works....
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I want to withhold my employees pay, is this legal?
Even if they've crashed the work car, you should proceed carefully if you're thinking about deducting from an employee's wages.
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Employer Guide: What are Personal Grievances (Part 2)
Personal grievance? What does that mean? What should you do if you receive one?
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Employer Guide: What are Personal Grievances (Part 1)
#employerguide What does it mean if you receive a personal grievance and what should you do? What does it mean when a grievance is...
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Mythbusting Mondays: Casual Employment
Casual employment is a tricky one to get right... and some employers think it can be a good way to get around employment entitlements
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Employer Guide: What is medical incapacity?
When do I use it and how do I use it?
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Mythbusting Monday: Casual employees have no rights
It's #MythbustingMonday so we're clearing up this employment myth about what casual employment really looks like. And yes, they do have...
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Employer Guide to: Recruitment Part 1
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?...
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5 Ways to... Build Profitability Through Your Team
#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...
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Mythbusting Monday: Every change needs a new contract!
It's #MythbustingMonday so we're tackling the myth that every change in an employment relationship needs a new contract. I'm changing an...
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