Find out if your local council allows your shop to open on Easter Sunday. Easter trading hours depend on your location.
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How to pay your employees for public holidays Employees are entitled to 12 public holidays per year. Public holiday pay is calculated differently depending on whether or not the employee works on the public...
From 1 December 2025, the Commerce Commission’s new Interchange Fee Network Standard comes into effect under the Retail Payment System Act 2022. Here’s what you need to know and how to prepare.
In the process of planning your Christmas party? Did you know your Health and Safety responsibilities as an employer are likely to apply to your end of year celebration too? Check out our advice on meeting your...
While Australia and New Zealand share close business ties, employment law in New Zealand has its own requirements, particularly when it comes to process, fairness, and employee protections.
A business continuity plan identifies how your organisation can keep its essential functions up and running during a time of disruption.
Business owners should be aware of potential cyber crime threats and train their staff to recognise and prevent attacks that may cause financial loss, harm to reputation and business disruptions.
What you need to know about the 2025 local elections, including: your options for getting involved, key dates to keep in mind, and how to find your local council's plans and their potential impact on your business.
The law requires employers to provide reasonable compensation for employees' availability to work additional hours on an 'on call' basis, with strict criteria for availability provisions.
Key Performance Indicators offer a measurable way to track progress, both for individual employee performance and towards overall business goals.
