Changes to parental leave payments
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.
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Get free in-job training for your team
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.
Grants and support for hiring disabled staff
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.
Career tool boost for jobseekers and employers
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 may face migrant hire stand-down for breaking rules
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.
Build easy workplace policies
Business.govt.nz has launched the Workplace Policy Builder to help you easily and effectively create policies tailored to your business.
ACC Work levies go down
ACC work levies are going down for all employers and self-employed people over the next two years — so you’ll get the same cover for less.
April 2017 Minimum wage rises by 50c
The minimum wage is going up from $15.25 to $15.75 per hour. Here’s what you’ll need to know for your business.
New tools answer shop trading, parental leave questions
Should you open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday? Can you or your employee claim parental leave? New tools from Employment New Zealand help you find out.
Law change: Tax and contractors
Pick your own tax rate. Get your tax paid directly by your recruiter. Choose if your payer deducts tax. A must-read for all contractors and those who hire them.
2017 roadshow: Get face-to-face time with government experts
The government is hosting 10 events that give businesses the inside view on how to deal with government agencies and get support.
Rev up your business planning
New Year is a great time to reflect on the past 12 months and plan for the new one. Follow these steps and use our free business planning templates.
How disabled workers can help your business
Hiring people with disabilities is easier than you think and comes with a range of benefits for your business. Here’s what you need to know.
Benefits of co-working
From in-house support to networking opportunities, self-employed people and businesses in all industries can reap the benefits of shared working spaces.
Bringing young workers on board
Hiring a young person can bring real benefits to your business. Here are simple steps to hire younger staff and get them performing well.
Is your volunteer actually an employee?
Businesses cannot evade their obligations as employers by calling their workers volunteers. Read about correctly classifying the status of your workers.