Employment agreements contain the terms and conditions of employment. Every employee must have a written employment agreement.
An employee’s hours of work must be agreed to by the employer and employee in a written employment agreement.
Information about parental leave and associated entitlements such as government-funded parental leave payments.
The best way to prevent employment relationship problems is to stop issues before they start.
23 September 2016
Following a Labour Inspectorate sting on sushi bars in Whangarei in May, Dayon Trading Limited has been ordered to pay $28,000 in penalties by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA).
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.
Adapt our sample appointment letters to suit the needs of your business and employees.
Draft an employment agreement.
Overview of the minimum rights and responsibilities for employees and employers.
Work out paid and unpaid parental leave entitlements.
Guide to leave and holidays entitlements.
Apply online for your record of settlement to be signed by a mediator.
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