Tools, guides and information on HR and staff, employment law, and business support.
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Support for Kiwi employees
Whether you’re a job seeker, have a job, are at risk of redundancy or want to train for a better job, talk to Ministry of Social Development before you make any decisions.
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Support for Kiwi businesses
Whether your business is thriving and needing more workers or struggling and you’re thinking about downsizing, reducing people’s hours or closing, talk to the Ministry of Social Development before you make any decisions.
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Holidays & Leave
Employment New Zealand information on holidays and leave, including information and examples of pay calculations for leave.
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Parental leave
Information about parental leave and associated entitlements such as government-funded parental leave payments.
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Domestic violence leave
The Domestic Violence — Victims’ Protection Act 2018 came into effect on 1 April 2019. This new law introduces paid leave for employees affected by domestic violence, so that they can deal with its effects.
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Drugs, alcohol & work
Generally, an employer may only ask employees and other workers to agree to alcohol or drugs tests if this is a condition of their appointment and in the employment agreement or workplace policies.
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Workplace Policy Builder
A tool that guides you through the steps to create a variety of policies tailored to your workplace.
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Restricted shop trading days
There are three and a half days each year when almost all shops are required to be closed. Exceptions are shops which can open with conditions, have area exemptions or Easter Sunday local policies. Find out more, including information about employer and employee rights and responsibilities.
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Visa View
Visa View is a quick and easy way for employers to check the immigration status of overseas people who are seeking work.
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Hiring fixed-termed and casual employees
Fixed-term and casual employees can be a great way to get the help you need while staying flexible.
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Employment Agreement Builder
Tailor your employment agreements to fit each role and the needs of your business. This tool guides you through the steps to create an agreement for each of your employees.
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Employee Cost Calculator
Thinking of hiring a new employee? A calculator to provide a ballpark figure of what hiring a new employee might cost.
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Performance appraisals
You don’t legally have to do performance reviews, but they can help you get the best out of your staff and keep your business running smoothly. They’re also an important part of identifying and managing poor performance, which, if not addressed, could lead to dismissal.
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Tools & Guides
Business.govt content includes:
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- starting and stopping a business
- staff and HR
- tax and finance
- laws and regulations
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How a flexible workforce helps your business
Employees with the best work/life balance are more likely to work harder, faster and stay with you longer. You may also find offering flexible working is more attractive to job seekers, too. Any employee can ask to work flexible hours. As a business owner, you must respond to a written request within a month of getting it.
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Resolving employment issues
Being able to recognise, understand and deal with workplace conflicts will keep you safe from personal grievance cases and minimise the impact disputes can have on your business.
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Employment Relations Authority
The ERA helps to resolve employment relationship problems. It does this by looking into the facts and making a decision based on the merits of the case, not on technicalities. It is an independent body set up under the Employment Relations Act 2000.
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Compliance Matters
Save valuable time and discover what requirements apply to you and your business. A tool to help you figure out and manage your government compliance requirements.
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