I aim to share short, informative posts on current developments and ideas in the HR space that are of practical use to employers and employees alike!
I want to make sure you always know what is happening in the world of human resources. Here I provide you with latest news and updates from Essential HR, as I identify them. This includes my own analyses, summaries of key legal developments month by month, and useful tips for your organisation.
MBIE are sending a strong message to employers, particularly in the construction industry - that you cannot treat employees as contractors just to avoid keeping wage records; paying PAYE, paying…
Changes to the law around parental leave take effect from 1 April 2015 For any child born or adopted on or after 1 April; or any child whose expected date of…
Some interesting figures have recently been released, which will not necessarily make wage and salary negotiations easy for local employers. The CPI figures show inflation at only 0.
I have just read this amazing article on developments in the world of learning, and the role that social learning is playing in the world of work and play.
The impact of stress in the workplace was highlighted in a recent court case where poorly managed stress at work was determined to be a valid cause of constructive dismissal…
Conducting Effective Investigations Workshop Flyer can be found here
In December 2014 the Sentencing Act 2002 was ammended in a seemingly minor fashion.
The new National Government has made it happen . . . now you need to prepare.
Do you allow any alcohol consumption at work, at work functions or at work premises after work? The combination of lower legal alcohol limits and new H & S laws next…
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