Online learning

Employment New Zealand’s free online learning modules help employers and employees understand their workplace rights and responsibilities. Covering key topics like pay, leave, hours, and dispute resolution, these resources are designed to introduce the basics being a great first step toward understanding your rights and obligations.

For employees

Introduction to your employment rights

This module is a quick summary to your employment rights. All employees are encouraged to complete this introductory module first. It is designed for all employees covering both current and future workers.

Do you know your employment rights(external link)

Hours of work

After completing this learning module, you will understand:

• when changes can be lawfully made to your hours of work
• the hours of work terms in an employment agreement
• the legal rights of employees with no guaranteed hours of work.

Hours of Work — Employee(external link)

Working arrangements

After completing this module, you will understand:

• different types of working arrangements and the importance of getting it right
• how to identify different working arrangements
• your rights regarding trial periods
• where to get information or support.

Working Arrangements — Employee(external link)

Resolving employment disputes

After completing this module, you will understand how to prevent workplace issues early, and what options are available to help resolve them.

Resolving Employment Disputes — Employee(external link)

For employers

Introduction to your employment obligations

After completing this module, you will understand your basic obligations as an employer.

An introduction to your employment obligations(external link)

Working arrangements

After completing this module, you will understand:

• different types of working arrangements and the importance of getting it right
• how to identify the correct type of working arrangement for each of your employees' responsibilities you have regarding trial periods
• how to establish an employee's right to work in New Zealand, and what is required of you as an employer
• where to get information or support.

Working Arrangements — Employer(external link)

Resolving employment disputes

After completing this module, you will understand how to prevent workplace issues early, and what options are available to help resolve them.

Resolving Employment Disputes — Employer(external link)