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Christmas Party Etiquette
As the holiday season approaches, it is time to start planning your Christmas party.
While Christmas Parties are an opportunity to celebrate and relax, it is equally important to ensure it is safe and enjoyable for everyone involved.
Closedown Requirements – 14 days’ written notice
If you are planning to have a closedown of all or part of your business during the holiday season, you will need to provide 14 days written notice of your intention to close down.
Ensure Your Business Stays Compliant with New Zealand’s Employment Law.
Navigating HR compliance in New Zealand can be complex, with numerous laws and regulations governing employment practices. Here are some key areas of HR compliance:
Contractor or Employee
It is good to see the Minister for Workplace Relations is proposing to provide clarity as to the status of contractors v employees.
Proposed Changes to the Holidays Act 2003
For years, employers have been calling for changes to the Holidays Act 2003 to address its complexities and uncertainties. The good news is that significant reforms are on the horizon that promise to address long-standing issues. Unfortunately, we still have a long way to go before these changes are implemented.
Risk mitigation, Restructuring
Restructuring is one of the tools to ensure businesses manage through these challenging economic times.
Working across the ditch - the differences between New Zealand and Australian Employment Law
One of our frequently asked questions pertains to the differences between Australian (AU) and New Zealand (NZ) employment laws.
Having head offices in AU and employees in NZ can pose challenges if you are not familiar with the variations in employment legislation and the requirements of employing staff in these two countries.
While AU and NZ share many common principles, there are key differences that if overlooked, can lead to complications and real implications for offshore AU businesses.
We aim to break down these differences for those of you in this situation.