Updates - Employment

Prime Minister John Key announced a raft of intended changes to employment law at the National Party conference on Sunday. We have all heard the news last week that the 90 day trial period would be extended to cover all employers - but a number of other significant changes have also been announced.READ MORE

Half-way through its parliamentary term, a number of interesting bills have been tabled in Parliament seeking amendments to the Employment Relations Act 2000. What could this mean for employers?READ MORE

Are you an employer carrying out a selection process as part of a restructure? A recent Employment Relations Authority decision may affect your obligation to provide information to employees. Find out what information you could be required to provide.READ MORE

Previously most applications to renew work permits have been accepted - this no longer appears to be the case. Will the stricter stance on renewing work permits affect your workforce?READ MORE

As the employment market tightens the temptation for employees to embellish their curriculum vitae increases. What can employers do to minimise this risk?READ MORE

In this issue: legislative update, avoiding CV fraud, the restructuring selection process, and renewing work permits.READ MORE

If you are an employer who is in collective bargaining the Employment Court decision in Public Service Association v Ministry of Justice may mean you need to reconsider your negotiating strategy.READ MORE

Last year the National Government commenced looking to the horizon to determine the future of the Holidays Act 2003. On 15 December 2009 an advisory group comprised of union and employer representatives issued a report to advise the Minister of Labour on future policy recommendations expected to be introduced to Parliament in 2010. (PDF 89KB)READ MORE