What kind of “restraint of trade” should you have in place to protect your business?
Is "restraint of trade" a suitable clause to protect your business? Let us guide you in finding the right option.
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.
Is your Contractor really an Employee?
Avoid significant costs... Make sure that your Contractor isn't really an Employee!
New Year… New Decade! Is your business headed in the right direction?
Set yourself up for a successful year! Get your business and your staff heading in the right direction.
Privacy Matters – Using CCTV in the right way
Will you be able to use your CCTV footage when you need it?
Restructuring The Right Way
Restructure the role, not the person... How to restructure the right way!
Employment Relations Act (ERA) Amendments
ERA Amendments – this legislation is now law – some parts are immediately effective – others not till 6 May 2019.
Costs of Settling Personal Grievances
Here's a really good article on the costs of defending PGs: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/settlement-agreements-pragmatic-alternative-litigation-erin-burke/?published=t
New Year - new plans
As the new year starts, for many businesses this is a great time to think and plan for the year ahead. Strategic HR thinking helps identify your people-related needs.
Christmas Parties without Problems
Have you ever attended a Christmas party that ended with a very embarrassed staff member (or two) arriving at work the next day to a little, or a lot, of ribbing following some less that professional conduct - This is an article Mike wrote for the Ashburton Guardian with some helpful reminders.