We don’t talk anymore…

Too often managers and their staff drift apart, communication deteriorates and the difficult conversations that are an inherent part of a healthy employment relationship become problematic. It’s been said before – but we need to talk (and listen) more. … Read More

I don’t want to say I told you so, but?

Several times a week I receive a call from a harried employer, who has had the best intentions for their team, but now find themselves looking down the barrel of an unexpected personal grievance from a once highly-valued employee. … Read More

From tradies to TV, recent judgments confirm restraints of trade still have a rightful place in employment agreements

The proposed Fair Pay Agreements Bill will enhance wages for lower tier earners, but is unlikely to increase productivity, writes David Grindle.… Read More

Fair Pay Agreements – (a lot) more than what they seem

The proposed Fair Pay Agreements Bill will enhance wages for lower tier earners, but is unlikely to increase productivity, writes David Grindle.… Read More

Don’t want to quit? Try being lazy instead…

Encouraging employees to go above and beyond takes two way communication, writes David Grindle. … Read More

COVID-19 vaccination mandate: complicated for employers but great for employment lawyers

A new bill will make terminating a person’s employment on the grounds of vaccination status a lot more costly for employers.… Read More

Vaccination mandate continues to widen

Over the past three days we have seen several key developments in COVID-19 employment law that will likely affect the future operation of your business. … Read More

Employee rights are paramount, even – or especially – in a pandemic

Snells Beach Café ordered to pay over $136,000 for abruptly sacking employees just before New Zealand’s first alert-level 4 lockdown in 2020.… Read More

Top tips for flexible working success

When it comes to staff working remotely, keeping connected is essential. Here’s some top tips for flexible working success.… Read More

Fair Pay Agreements – fair enough?

FPAs, designed to lift workers’ pay and improve terms of employment on a sector by sector basis, are on the way.… Read More

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