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Probationary periods
Employers will appreciate that there are risks when hiring new employees. Whilst background checks and interview processes have their place, an employer does not really

90-day personal grievance timeframe
As all employers should know, there is a 90-day timeframe for employees to raise a personal grievance, unless the grievance relates to alleged sexual harassment

Minimum wage increase
From 1 April 2024, the adult minimum wage rate is set to increase from $22.70 per hour to $23.15 per hour – an increase of

90-day Trial Periods are back!
All employers are now able to use trial periods, regardless of how many employees they employ. Previously, only small-to-medium sized employers (those with 19 or

What’s Next for Employment Law under the new Government?
The final results of the New Zealand 2023 General Election are in, and a Coalition Agreement has been reached between the New Zealand National Party

What Are My Obligations As An Employer When It Comes To KiwiSaver?
Saving for retirement can be daunting, but KiwiSaver is a practical solution that can help employees set themselves up for the future…