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We are seeing a significant increase in challenges being raised by Union Officials, and Employee Representatives, regarding the notion of ‘availability of employees’, with the lack of clarity within employment agreements posing a potential risk and liability for the Employer. What is availability? Availability refers to any hours the employer may require the employee to …

Do your Employment Agreements meet the Availability Provisions? Read More »

A recent survey by the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) confirmed what many of us already know – employers are struggling to fill vacancies and many applicants lack the necessary skills to do the job.  The survey covered 335 businesses across 50 different sectors and industries, confirming that there is a serious shortage of workers …

Retain Your Existing Staff Today: it has never been more important Read More »

A recent media article highlighted the actions of an individual in Otago who had raised Personal Grievances against at least seven local businesses within a short period of time. He had successfully been paid at least $10,000 in compensation payments over a period of approximately two weeks. The Employee claimed to be an experienced chef. …

Beware of the Personal Grievance Recidivist Employee Read More »

As the current Covid wave begins to decline, and Government’s pandemic related restrictions are eased, are we going to see a ‘business as usual’ approach adopted within New Zealand? There is no doubt that the Covid Protection Protocols put in place by the Government have significantly changed the manner in which many employees now undertake …

Re-establishing your workforce post Covid-19 Read More »

Last week the Government announced the ending of some Covid-19 related regulations, with this announcement now raising further questions for Employers. Are we legally entitled to maintain any Covid-19 Protection Policy requirements if we want to? Can I still have a policy whereby I will only recruit fully vaccinated workers? Do I have to re-employee …

Is the end in sight? Read More »

Russell Drake explains SUPPORT AND REPRESENTATION As a break from the ongoing Covid related information that has been the focus of our recent newsletters we wish to draw your attention to the procedural requirements associated with advising staff of their rights to obtain support and representation in all aspects of their employment relationship.  The question …

Russel Drakes Explains… Read More »

With Omicron Cases increasing significantly on a daily basis, organisations are being now being impacted through both staff absences and uncertainty regarding Government regulations. At the current point in time, we have not hit the peak of Omicron cases with this expected to occur over the next few weeks. Government officials (Chris Hipkins 02/03/22) however …

COVID update Read More »