Changing Employee Pay
Changing Employee Pay Changing employee pay is rarely a problem when pay rates increase but sometimes employers need to make other changes. Recently Bruce Atchison bravely put his hand up…
Posts by Author: Ainsley Palairet
The Lowdown : One Work Visa from 01/11/2021
One Work Visa from 01/11/2021 On 1 November 2021, the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) will be introduced, streamlining 6 existing temporary work visas into one work visa. The process…
Employee Leave for Overseas Travel
Employee Leave for Overseas Travel In the current COVID environment, approving employee leave for overseas travel requires some extra considerations. Our travel bubbles have been long awaited and signal an…
Upcoming Changes to Employee Entitlements
Employment Legislation Change There are some big law changes to employee entitlements on the horizon so check out a summary below to ensure you are in the know. A New…
Contractor or Employee?
Employee or Contractor? Is the difference between an employee and a contractor not just splitting hairs? “If my guys choose to be contractors, what does it matter to me? Why…
The Covid-19 Pivot, and the Appeal of the Contractor
Independent Contractor Arangements There will be many businesses seeking to “pivot” and/or restructure to make themselves more sustainable in the current climate in NZ. Well done you for your creative…
Onboard like a Boss
Your onboarding process is a key opportunity for you to win the hearts and minds of your new employees. It might feel like your hard work is all behind you…
Dealing with Fake ‘Sickies’
Can You Question an Employee’s Sick Leave Why employers need to approach sick leave issues carefully and legally. As an employer you’ve probably questioned the genuineness of an employee taking…
Deciding about Downsizing
The New Zealand economy has been heavily disrupted over the past nine months resulting in most businesses needing to review their operations, including their workforce needs. Many businesses have been…
Bouncing Back from a Terrible Hire
Most people who are ambitious and goal orientated probably have a touch of narcissism, but it’s the degree of craziness business owners need to be aware of before they recruit…