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More Parental Leave

Mark Donovan 19/04/2016

More, more, more. That is the effect of recent changes to rights relating to parental leave. Not only will more people now be entitled to paid leave, the periods of paid and extended leave have also increased. There is also a provision to allow parents to keep in touch with

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Don’t Dock Pay Until You Consult

Mark Donovan 13/04/2016

In a previous blog, I wrote about the circumstances in which you can deduct money from your employee’s pay packet. I reminded you to get consent from your employee before doing so and suggested that inserting a general deductions clause in your employment agreements is a good way to get

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You Have A Right To Moonlight

Mark Donovan 05/04/2016

There’s no shame in wanting a little extra income. One way to do that is to “moonlight” – earning some extra cash on the side in addition to your main job. Yet the very fact that you are getting a second job could be a concern to your main employer.

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Cancelling a shift? Not so fast…

Mark Donovan 30/03/2016

Do you employ staff on shifts? If so, from time to time you may find yourself having to juggle shifts to accommodate the needs of your business. In some cases, you may want to cancel a worker’s shift. But be aware that from 1 April, you may not be able

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How To Comply With the New Hours of Work Law

Mark Donovan 23/03/2016

Changes to the Employment Relations Act come into force on 1 April 2016 that affect you if you want your employees to remain available to work at certain times but cannot guarantee them work during those times. ELIMINATING ZERO-HOURS CONTRACTS These changes have come about as a result of concerns

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All The Penalties In The New Health and Safety Act

Mark Donovan 15/03/2016

The new Health and Safety at Work Act comes into force on 4 April 2016. It introduces a revamped framework for dealing with health and safety in relation to wherever work is being done – whether you are an employee, contractor, self-employed person or visitor to a workplace. THE HIGHEST

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Expired Warnings Can Still Bite

Mark Donovan 07/03/2016

A warning from your employer is a form of disciplinary action. It puts you on notice that your conduct or performance is not meeting your employer’s expectations. Viewed positively, it can be a learning tool. It will help you to understand what your employer expects of you and how you

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When “I’m Out Of Here!” Is Not A Resignation

Mark Donovan 01/03/2016

Like in any relationship, tensions can arise between you and your staff from time to time. The fact is we just don’t always get along with each other as we would hope. In those moments of tension, you or your employees can react in a way you later regret. If

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5 Clauses You Should Have In Your Employment Agreements

Mark Donovan 24/02/2016

If you employ staff, you need to have employment agreements. It is the law. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) offers an employment agreement builder. This is a quick way to build an employment agreement online. It is also free. However, there are certain improvements you can make

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