PRE-EMPLOYMENT ‘TRIALS’ – is the candidate really an employee?

PRE-EMPLOYMENT ‘TRIALS’ – is the candidate really an employee?

The Employment Court had to decide in Salad Bowl Ltd v Howe-Thornley... read more

The Employment Court had to decide in Salad Bowl Ltd v Howe-Thornley 2013 EmpC 152 whether a potential employee who...

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General / October 25, 2015

Article: Partly paying employees and minimum changes

Article: Partly paying employees and minimum changes

By Lucia Vincent Some say that the only certainty in life is... read more

By Lucia Vincent Some say that the only certainty in life is change.  It seems that employment law too is...

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General / October 25, 2015

SALARIES don’t always save you in the long run.

SALARIES don’t always save you in the long run.

All employees are required to pay their staff at least minimum... read more

All employees are required to pay their staff at least minimum wage, currently $13.75 per hour.  A Stratford farm owner...

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General / October 25, 2015

CHANGING EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS

CHANGING EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS

Get used to employment law changing.  Following consultation... read more

Get used to employment law changing.  Following consultation and over 13,000 submissions, proposed amendments to the Employment Relations Act 2000...

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General / October 25, 2015

Social Networking & Your Business’ Reputation

Social Networking & Your Business’ Reputation

Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter have become... read more

Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter have become hugely popular in New Zealand. Such sites are a major...

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General / October 25, 2015

Southland Health and Safety Inspections – Updated 28/2/14

Southland Health and Safety Inspections – Updated 28/2/14

ATTENTION ALL FARMERS! WorkSafe New Zealand has recently announced... read more

ATTENTION ALL FARMERS! WorkSafe New Zealand has recently announced that they will be carrying out health and safety inspections on...

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General / September 25, 2015