
Minimum wage rises by 75c on 1 April 2018
The minimum wage is going up from $15.75 to $16.50 per hour. Here’s what you’ll need to know for your business.
The minimum wage is going up from $15.75 to $16.50 per hour. Here’s what you’ll need to know for your business.
From employment agreements to pay rates, it’s important for employers and employees to know the rules. Get up to speed with these tips and free online training.
You can claim the cost of many daily expenses when travelling for work. If the trip is part business, part holiday, you can only claim work-related expenses.
Hi-tech cameras and round-the-clock guards are beyond the reach of many shop owners. Here are ways you and any staff can protect your business and stay safe.
When someone takes paid time off work, eg public holiday or sick leave, the law tells you how much to pay them. New tools for employers and employees can help.
The Christmas run-up can be frantic for small business owners. Here’s a quick guide to claiming Christmas expenses and rules relating to staff leave.
Are yours above or below average? MBIE’s new labour market dashboard pulls data from across government on workers and the workforce. Here are some key insights.
The ins and outs of who gets it, what to do if casual or part-time workers are ill, how to handle untaken sick leave, and when it’s OK to ask for a GP’s note.
Employ overseas workers? Changes to immigration policies may affect how long they can stay.
Bullying at work can affect your workers’ health, and damage your culture and profit. Find out what you must do by law to keep your workplace healthy and safe.
Thinking of rewarding a star player? Here’s a step-by-step guide to working out the PAYE tax on lump sum payments, plus other deductions you may need to make.
If you, or people you advise, employ staff, it’s important to know the rules. These short online courses can help.
Released prisoners are a great source of untapped talent, especially in industries short of skilled labour. Plus employers get free recruitment and HR support.
Do you hire or employ migrants or overseas staff? There are rules on what kinds of immigration or visa advice you can give.
It’s a myth that small businesses are exempt from health and safety laws. You and your workers must all be involved in keeping people safe at work.
Parents can now choose to take parental leave after they’ve first used other types of leave, eg annual, even if this is after the child arrives.
In tourism, hospitality or retail? In-job training helps you upskill and retain staff. Check out how to get free or low-cost training programmes at work.
Most disabled people don’t need anything different to do their jobs. For those who do, grants and services can help you cater for their needs.
Whether you’re looking for a job or to hire someone, finding out key information about a career, eg how much it might pay, just got easier with a revamped app.
Employers who break employment and immigration laws can be barred from hiring migrant workers. If you hire overseas workers, make sure you know the rules.