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There is a simpler application process for new parents and primary carers to apply for paid parental leave.
The Government has accepted the Holidays Act Taskforce's recommendations to improve the Holidays Act by making it clearer and providing greater certainty for employers and employees.
As a business owner or manager, you need to be ready for the increase in minimum wage rates from Thursday, 1 April 2021.
Guidance on how to spot signs that an employee and/or a colleague is struggling and start a delicate conversation.
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 the 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.
A guide to employees’ minimum leave and holiday entitlements.
Use this template to draw up a Record of Settlement that you can submit to Employment Mediation Services.
Please note that this content will change over time and may be out of date.
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