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June 09 Newsletter


Published 01 Jun 2009

Businesses & Pandemics

According to the World Health Organisation there is a pandemic of H1N1 virus (Swine Flu) in existence right now. It's time to act. Today it has been announced that Bird Flu is an amalgam. We strongly advise our clients to check their Employment Agreements regarding options if a closedown or a closure is required. EAL Employment Agreements cover this...full story

Collecting Cash and Managing Debt

In the current economic climate, nothing is more important than getting paid for what you do. Surprisingly, there are very few companies in existence that have a formal system...full story

Employee's Holidays for cash

This year, the Government will be reviewing the Holidays Act 2003. As part of this review, it plans to introduce changes to allow employees to "cash up" their fourth week of annual holidays...full story

Review of the Holidays Act

A working group has been appointed to begin the review of the Holidays Act 2003, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. "The Holidays Act has been widely criticised for its complexity and generic approach, resulting in significant compliance costs...full story

Nine-day Fortnight - Job Support Scheme Announced

The Job Support Scheme is aimed at helping employees keep their jobs in this challenging economic climate. The Job Support Scheme provides an allowance administered by Work and Income to supplement the income of employees who have accepted reduced hours at work...full story

KiwiSaver Mortgage Diversion to Be Closed

In the current economic climate, nothing is more important than getting paid for what you do. Surprisingly, there are very few companies in existence that have a formal system...full story

Redundancy — Short Explanation

Redundancies are, generally speaking, highly stressful for all involved. Employers downsize and restructure their business to save money, so the last thing you need is a successful claim against the business because a fair process has not been followed...full story

Alternatives to Redundancy

As an alternative to redundancy an employer can agree with an employee to the variation of the employee's terms and conditions of employment. These can take a variety of forms...full story

Employers seminars coming soon

A new round of Employer Seminars is about to be announced. Please check our website regularly, we will also be a announcing on this newsletter.