| Employers Are Coming to Grief When Dismissing Using 90 Day Trial Period.There are some important things you need to know in order to get it right. For more information, including a sample dismissal notice...full story |
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| Fairness is the key word in this area of employment law. Again and again employers are criticised for failing to act in a 'fair' way. Hearing all parties before a decision is made is one step which would be considered appropriate to be taken in order that a process may then be characterised as 'procedurally fair'...full story |
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| The Employers Assistance Hotline receives many calls asking for clarification on the law regarding public holidays. What are the rules?... ...full story |
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| Too Late Once Employee's Hand Has Been Crushed.The Department of Labour has prosecuted four companies for their part in a serious workplace accident which could have been avoided...full story |
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| $50,000 Fine If Employing an Ineligible Non-New Zealand CitizenThe Immigration Act 2009 will come into effect on November 29th 2010. The key change for employers in the Immigration Act 2009 is that holding a tax code declaration form will no longer be a 'reasonable excuse' for employing a non-New Zealand citizen who is not entitled to work in New Zealand...full story |
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| Employee's Leg Broken - Unsafe Equipment In Workplace.Manufacturers cannot just install their equipment in a business and walk away without checking it for safety ...full story |
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Drug use in the workplaceDrug Usage Puts Your Business Under Threat – Would You Like To Know What To Do?
Employers Assistance Ltd is hosting a series of Drug & Alcohol advanced training workshops, presented by Drug Free Sites. They are designed for Managers and Supervisors. The next one will be held on Thursday November 25th 2010 in Albany, 10:00am to 3:30pm. |
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