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Trial Periods No Silver Bullet Expand article
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Businesses of any size can now propose a 90-day trial period for new employees.

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Time to update Screen Industry Contracts Expand article
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All contracts entered into before commencement of the Act are required to contain certain mandatory provisions by 30 December 2023.

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Christmas/New Year Public Holidays 2023/24 Expand article
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The situation this year is relatively straight forward because the four public holidays all fall on weekdays.  Therefore, they will be observed on the days they fall and do not transfer

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Increasing Importance of Tikanga in Employment Relationships Expand article
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In two recent Employment Court decisions the application of tikanga was a significant aspect. 

Tikanga, or societal lore within Māori culture, can best be described as behavioural guidelines for living and interacting with others. Tikanga tends to be based on experience and learning that has been handed down through generations, also deeply rooted in logic and common sense.

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Time to take a fresh look at Disciplinary Processes? Expand article
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In a recent decision, Pact Group v Carey Robinson [2023] NZEmpC 173, the Employment Court decided the employee had been unjustifiably dismissed. The decision sheds new light on accepted standards of what constitutes a fair process in disciplinary situations.  

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Post Election Update 2023 Expand article
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The General Election looks likely to deliver a National-led Government, but that will depend on the outcome of special votes, which will not be known until 3 November, and the progress of coalition ne...

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Easter and ANZAC Day 2023 Expand article
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With these public holidays coming up, we clarify employee entitlements. 

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Support for Businesses Affected by Flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle Expand article
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As part of the Government’s $5 million package of emergency support to help Auckland businesses significantly affected by the Anniversary weekend flooding, Back to Work grants are available for small businesses. This support focuses on businesses at high risk of closure and those which have experienced a very significant impact on their operations.

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Employsure fined $3M Expand article
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Australia’s full Federal Court has upheld the ACCC’s penalty appeal in a case against workplace relations advisory firm Employsure Pty Ltd and ordered Employsure to pay a penalty of $3 million for mak...

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State of Emergency - Obligations to Employees Expand article
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There is a lot of information out there on this subject, but first and foremost, this is a time to demonstrate you care for your people.  As a good employer that’s the compassionate approach if your business circumstances permit, but it will also demonstrate your commitment to your people and provide them with reasons to remain in your business in a tight labour market.

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Screen Industry Workers Act Expand article
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The Screen Industry Workers Act (SIWA) will come into force on 30 December 2022. In contrast to the Employment Relations Act 2000, SIWA provides a structure enabling workers who are contractors to bar...

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Changes to Australian Fair Work Act Expand article
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The so called ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill’ to amend the Fair Work Act has passed both houses of Parliament. Employers are concerned the Bill has been rushed through and will not improve productivity...

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