There have been significant changes to employment law over the last couple of years with more change still to come. Three key changes to be aware of: Trial periods Employers using 90-day trial periods must comply with certain specific requirements. These include: A trial period may only be used for a new employee. An employee…
In an earlier blog we discussed the increase in minimum contributions from 2% to 3%. The Court of Appeal has now had to consider the interplay between the Minimum Wage Act and the KiwiSaver Act. The Court of Appeal has decided that compulsory employer KiwiSaver contributions cannot be deducted from wages paid to employees when those…
What policies do you have? How will you deal with staff if something goes wrong?
Everyone is entitled to a safe place of work. What do you do to ensure your workplace is safe?
Many industries rely heavily on seasonal workers over the busy summer months. Employers hiring seasonal workers need to take care that their contractual arrangements with those employees are consistent with fixed term, rather than permanent employment to avoid employees challenging their dismissal at the end of the season. Challenging dismissal A recent Employment Court case,Turner…
The Government is to include changes to the tax treatment of employee allowances, reimbursements and employer-provided accommodation in a bill to be introduced to Parliament later this month. The intention is to provide clarity to employers and to minimise compliance and administration costs. Revenue Minister Todd McClay stated that currently, when an employer meets an…
A Royal Commission of Inquiry established in relation to the Pike River Coal Mine tragedy found that there were significant shortcomings in the company’s corporate governance and management. The failure of the company’s board of directors to provide effective health and safety leadership contributed to the operational causes of the explosions that killed twenty-nine men….
Direct Line: +64 7 928 0764 Email: shima.grice@sharptudhope.co.nz Shima leads Sharp Tudhope’s employment law team and acts for clients in all aspects of employment law
Do you know what records you must keep to comply with the Employment Relations Act and Holidays Act? We can advise on best practice in relation to: Employment agreements. Wages records. IRD records, including Kiwisaver, student loan, child support deductions. Health and Safety records. Record of employee participation in management of workplace health…