The Holidays Act allows businesses to closedown once per year, allowing your staff to take annual holidays, refresh and recharge for, in most cases, the Christmas break.
Category - Advice
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With summer holidays upon us, you may be hiring school age employees to work for you. Be sure you adhere to the special restrictions for school age employees.
Do you require your team to wear a uniform or do you have a dress code you expect your employees to meet? This needs to be agreed between you and the employee as part of the employment agreement.
Our guidance on policies and procedures, why they are useful, and how to best implement them. Plus we have a useful template to help you get started.
Learn about personal grievances, which scenarios can an employee take this legal action against their employer, and what steps to follow.
With the popularity of vaping, it is important that you are aware of your obligations under the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 (the Act).
Here's what you need to know about the current Minimum Wage rates in New Zealand, what it means for your employees, and your retail business.
Considerations for writing terms and conditions as a retailer. Read our advice on what you should include and what to keep in mind.
Are you hiring employees who have visa conditions?Employment of migrant workers is high in the retail sector. It is your responsibility to ensure your employees have the legal right to work in New Zealand and keep up to...
Offering enticing working arrangements and benefits is a great way to attract and retain staff, especially in a tight labour market.
