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Working across the ditch - the differences between New Zealand and Australian Employment Law

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.

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Christmas and Annual Leave

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,

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Timeframe for raising a Personal Grievance relating to Sexual Harassment has been extended

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.

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