Volunteers v Employees
Volunteers are a valuable asset to our community. Those who give up their time and help others whether it be for a sporting, cultural , school, or charitable cause all contribute to a sense of community.
Things that make me scream.
I drove to work today listening to National radio. By the end of my 10 minute drive I was so incensed I decided I would have to swap back to listening to talkback radio – or my sons Rap music.
90 Day Trial Periods To Go
The Labour government has announced its first big change to employment law today, which is expected to have its first reading in early February; businesses which have more than 19 employees will no longer be able to hire and fire employees under the 90-day trial period scheme.
A costly mis-steak?
It almost sounds like something out of Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. Mr H was employed as a chef at a family run hotel. It was owned by Mr and Mrs D, and their daughter, S, and S’s partner T also helped manage the hotel. T often helped in the kitchen.
When being yourself amounts to serious misconduct
‘Reason’ can be defined as a rational ground or motive, a sufficient ground of justification or a statement offered in explanation. Alternatively, it can be described as a rather good rock pop song from the early 2000s. Apologies if that song is now playing in your head.
In employment law, an employer is required to provide an employee with reasons for their dismissal, as well as taking the proper procedural steps before letting someone go. An employer’s decision must also be fair and justified. So while not liking an employee personally may be a reason to avoid them, it is not a valid reason for dismissing them.
