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.
Blended Families - Common Legal Issues
When family relationships are complex, it is really important to have clear, and effective ownership of property.
Dog Walkers Beware!
The recent decision of the Court of Appeal in Low v New Plymouth District Council has important repercussions for both dog owners and anyone who looks after dogs for others.
Family Violence is a Workplace Issue
“Well, you look put together, you look all right, what is wrong with you?‘ That was how Melanie Brown MBE of Spice Girls and Jenny Craig fame described the reaction to her experience of being in an abusive relationship for a decade but keeping it a secret.
Our country has the highest rate of domestic abuse per capita in the world. Since our country was hit by the Covid-19 crisis, 2020 saw a rapid increase in family violence statistics and it has been predicted that this will increase further increase by 2025.
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
