Keeping you posted

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.

What if an Employee lies during a disciplinary investigation?

Posted 30 July 2014 by Mike Johnson Disciplinary, lying, warnings, fair process;

The Court of Appeal has recently addressed this issue because an employee claimed the employer should have dealt with alleged lying as a separate disciplinary matter. The Court disagreed.

Latest CPI data

Posted 24 July 2014 by Mike Johnson remuneration, CPI, Salary increases;

The CPI figures for the year to 30 June 2014 have just been released at 1. 6%, which is very consistent with inflationary pressures in the preceding 6 months.

Get the 90-day trial right!

Posted 15 July 2014 by Jade Taylor and Mike Johnson employment agreements, dismissal, 90-day trial, probation;

Yet another case has highlighted the importance of getting the detail of your 90-day trial clause right in Employment Agreements.

Small Business Sector Report

Posted 07 July 2014 by Jade Taylor Small business; business information; mbie;

The very first Small Business Sector Report has been released by Minister Steven Joyce, revealing valuable information on the sector which the Minister describes as the "backbone of the New…

Essential Update - June 2014

Posted 03 July 2014 by Jade Taylor and Mike Johnson

You can read June 2014 Essential Update here

Social networks – how useful are they as a recruitment tool?

Posted 30 June 2014 by Jade Taylor and Mike Johnson : Recruitment, Social Media, Job Search;

With the labour market in Canterbury approaching full employment, many businesses are reporting difficulties finding talented staff.

Alternate Days in Lieu

Posted 23 June 2014 by Mike Johnson stat days, employment agreements, lieu days;

An interesting court case (NZ Aluminium Smelters) has confirmed that pay for a lieu day must be at the rate of what they would have earned – so 12-hr shift…

MBIE Report on law change effectiveness.

Posted 17 June 2014 by Jade Taylor and Mike Johnson employment law, holidays act, 90-day trials, employment relationship problems;

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment has just released a report on the impact of recent changes to the Employment Relations Act and the Holidays Act.