Insight / Employment Change on the Horizon: What the Coalition Agreements and 100-day plan means for Employment in Aotearoa New Zealand The new three-party Coalition Government was formally sworn in on Monday, and has now released its Coalition Agreements, setting out the priority policies that National, ACT and New Zealand First (NZF) have agreed to “support” and “progress” over the next three years. It has also released its 100- day plan. Read more
Insight / Employment Time to start looking at employment in 2024 In the wake of the election and in the build up to the holidays, it's time for employers to start thinking ahead to the next 12 months and what that looks like from a resourcing perspective. Read more
Insight / Employment Employees’ Social Media Usage – When can Employers ‘unfriend’ an Employee for their behaviour online? When can Employers ‘unfriend’ an Employee for their behaviour online? Read more
Insight / Employment The Employer’s Christmas Box As we approach the festive season, employers should take note of several key situations that could impact on their employment relationships with staff. Read more
Insight / Employment Updating employment agreements It goes without saying that most companies are committed to providing a safe and productive working environment free from all forms of physical, emotional and verbal abuse. Harassment including sexual harassment in the workplace is unacceptable. Employees have a responsibility to respect the rights of their fellow employees, including the right to work in an environment free of sexual harassment. Employers and their managers also have a responsibility not to tolerate any form of harassment. Read more
Insight / Employment Employment Relations (Extended Time for Personal Grievance for Sexual Harassment) Amendment Act – A Reminder that Employers need to take Sexual Harassment Seriously Previously, a 90-day limit for personal grievances existed, but the Amendment Act created an exception for sexual harassment cases. Read more
