Saying goodbye to an employee can be tough, especially if it’s because your business needs are changing. In New Zealand, that situation is called a legal redundancy, and there are certain rules you gotta follow under employment law redundancy to make sure things are fair and legal for everyone involved. This guide will walk you…
Navigating the Trial Period: A Guide for New Zealand Employers and Employees The New Zealand employment landscape recently saw a significant shift regarding trial periods. As of December 23rd, 2023, all employers can leverage 90-day trial periods when hiring new employees. This change offers benefits for both employers seeking a good fit and employees wanting…
Bullying is NEVER, EVER acceptable in any circumstances. What do you do if you are bullied at work? Steps to consider if you are being bullied at work. Steps to take if a colleague is bullied at work. Employees need to look out for each other. Workers need to support any colleague being bullied. Please…
When you are bullied at work, some people find it hard to accept it is happening. Many employees suffer for a long time in silence. Bullying is NEVER,EVER acceptable in any circumstances. Worksafe NZ/Hau Maumaru Aotearoa defines bullying as “repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or a group of workers that creates…
There is no shame in requesting a mental health day. Our hearts and minds can only do so much before they need a break. Asking for a day off should be no different from breaking a leg, but we can feel guilty. Here are some tips for you on how to ask for a mental…
Unless you have a lawyer in the family, most people’s view of one is either – What they’ve heard from their family or What they’ve seen in courtroom dramas on Netflix So how do Resolve Legal Employment Lawyers work? We can’t speak for anyone else, but we can tell you how our…
There is support for employees in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. These are challenging times on a professional and a personal level, and we must look after ourselves and each other. If you need free HR or legal advice to safeguard your job at this difficult time – we are here to help. Here is a list…
Unless you have a lawyer in the family, most people’s view of one is either – What they’ve heard from their family or What they’ve seen in courtroom dramas on Netflix So how do Employment Lawyers work? We can’t speak for anyone else, but we can tell you how our employment lawyer Viv d’Or at …
It is natural to feel blue at the end of a holiday. Let’s help banish those blues with 5 ways to help you get back to a work routine. 1. Ease back into it 2. Plan your next holiday right now 3. Plan something for yourself 4. Set some work goals 5. Give When any…
Soft skills are essential in your workplace. NZ online selling platform Trade Me Jobs says “in recent years, bosses are emphasizing soft skills because, without them skills, the workplace doesn’t work.” We’ve put together a week’s worth of Soft Skills to help you shine in your workplace. 2. How To Reply To Unsolicited Advice. 3.…