News & Views

Invalid Trial Period – Retail
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) recently addressed a case in which a worker alleged unjustified dismissal and disadvantage in her employment.

The Importance of Getting it Right
Recent case law regarding performance management emphasizes the importance of managing risk.

Working across the ditch - the differences between New Zealand and Australian Employment Law
One of our frequently asked questions pertains to the differences between Australian (AU) and New Zealand (NZ) employment laws.
Having head offices in AU and employees in NZ can pose challenges if you are not familiar with the variations in employment legislation and the requirements of employing staff in these two countries.
While AU and NZ share many common principles, there are key differences that if overlooked, can lead to complications and real implications for offshore AU businesses.
We aim to break down these differences for those of you in this situation.

Job Descriptions & Policy’s
Why job descriptions are important? What should be in a job description? Effective Job Description Uses Policy Management & Top Policy’s

Christmas and Annual Leave
As we approach the holiday season it is the time of year for annual closedowns, Christmas parties but for some companies it can be the busiest time of year.
We get a lot of questions around Christmas party management, absenteeism, your ability to request employees to take annual leave and employment agreements therefore, we have prepared some guidance for you,

Timeframe for raising a Personal Grievance relating to Sexual Harassment has been extended
Effective from 13 June 2023, the Employment Relations Act now provides an extended timeframe for employees to raise a personal grievance relating to sexual harassment.
The legislation now grants employees a 12-month timeframe to raise a personal grievance relating to allegations of sexual harassment.