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Employing staff
Employing staff can be an exciting and rewarding part of being in business. Employers have certain responsibilities so it's important to know what these are. You'll find information and resources here to help you employ staff in your business, implement good employment practices and create a great workplace for your staff.
All new employers need to register with Inland Revenue. As an employer you'll have new responsibilities relating to your staff, like ensuring employees have an employment agreement, making the right salary and wage deductions and filing employer returns with Inland Revenue. This is information for first time employers.
Are you looking to hire staff in your business? You can carry out the advertising and hiring yourself or call in a specialist recruitment agent. Developing a formal and thorough recruitment process including describing and advertising the job, receiving applications, interviewing, and selecting the best candidate will generally make the process go more smoothly. This is an introduction to finding and hiring staff.
All staff employed after October 2000 must have a written employment agreement. This can be an individual or collective agreement. Employers and employees are encouraged to negotiate in good faith and there are certain provisions that must be included in the agreement. This is an introduction to New Zealand employment agreements.
Employees have certain legal entitlements and employers must comply with these requirements. Employee regulations and entitlements cover holidays, pay and wages, leave, paid parental leave, human rights, and employment agreements. This is an introduction to employee entitlements.
Some business owners believe their employees are their biggest asset. Employers who create thriving workplaces reap the benefits. When you're recognised as a good employer you'll find it easier to attract and keep skilled staff. This is an introduction to good employer practices.
A dispute between an employer and an employee can be unpleasant, so it pays to take the time to prevent a problem from getting bigger and act quickly to address any issues. The Employment Relations Act gives employees the right to pursue a personal grievance if they feel they have been the victim of a number of things including, unjustifiable dismissal, discrimination, and sexual or racial harassment. This is an introduction to resolving employment disputes.
Employees leave for many reasons. Some retire and others move on to new jobs. In some situations an employer may need to terminate an employee's employment or review staffing requirements. This is information to help you manage the end of an employment relationship.