Just Be Nice to Each Other
I have a hatred of the misuse of the word Purport to the extent where I have advised the young ones in my office that if they use the word in the wrong context, I will fire them.
Such is my hatred of the misuse of this word that I have engaged in a rather petty argument with a lawyer in Auckland about her misuse of the word in correspondence.
Justified Dismissal - It can be done!
Employers are often exasperated and complain to us that it is impossible to dismiss someone while following all the rules – it’s not!!
Trial Periods - what you need to know
Trial periods can be a very useful tool for employers to see if their new hire is the right fit for the business, however, the rules around when and how to use trial periods can be tricky, and if you don’t get it right then you can end up in hot water.
Why keeping accurate employment records is so important
As an employer, you must keep accurate wage, time, holidays and leave records. Failing to do so can end up being quite costly, as this Employment Court decision shows.
In Shah Enterprise NZ Ltd v A Labour Inspector [2022] NZEmpC 177, a convenience store owner had to pay $28,000 after he failed to keep accurate records and pay the minimum wage. With this in mind, it is worth looking at what the requirements for keeping accurate records are for your business
Business Restructures - Get it Right
Employers often look to restructures when economic uncertainty is looming. With that in mind it is vital employers fully understand their legal requirements if looking to restructure and make staff changes.
