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Individuals cannot protect themselves from personal liability by claiming they were unaware that they had breached the law, the Court of Appeal has ruled in a case.
These are five things to note for employers and employees to prepare for the upcoming holiday season.
The liquor retail sector is once again in the spotlight for disregarding minimum employment standards.
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has ordered the Dunedin based Romeeco Bakery owner to pay $299,038 in arrears and penalties.
If an employee is not doing their job in line with their employer’s expectations this is a performance issue (sometimes called poor performance).
Employees work in exchange for some form of payment. Pay can include wages, salary, commission and piece rates.
Early Resolution is a free phone-based service that helps resolve a workplace issue early, quickly and informally.
A personal grievance is a type of complaint that an employee may bring against a current or former employer.
Submit a Record of Settlement onlineIf you have resolved an employment relationship problem and the two parties involved have reached a settlement, you can formalise the agreement by submitting a Record of Settlement online to Employment Mediation Services for a Mediator to check and sign.
What to expect from mediation.
Draft an employment agreement.
Use our tool to determine if you or your partner are entitled to parental leave.
Overview of the minimum rights and responsibilities for employees and employers.
Use this template to draw up a Record of Settlement that you can submit to Employment Mediation Services.
A guide to employees’ minimum leave and holiday entitlements.
Please note that this content will change over time and may be out of date.
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