Employment agreements
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.
This article looks at the rules governing employment relationships in New Zealand under the Employment Relations Act. It includes an Employment Agreement Builder and a range of downloadable cover letters to send out with the agreement.
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Simplify the contract process by using this Employment Agreement Builder that enables you to develop your own agreements. Learn more about the relationship between individual agreements and collective agreements, and the minimum terms and conditions of employment as set by New Zealand legislation.
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An article with links to examples of covering letters that employers can use when sending out an offer of employment. These are determined by whether the prospective employee is covered by a relevant existing collective agreement, or if the employee is a union or non-union member.
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There are extra rules employers need to know for fixed-term agreements and if they agree to an initial trial or probationary period for their new employee. This fact sheet summarises what employers need to know and includes examples of these agreements in practice.
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Information to assist employers in determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor and to understand the legal and tax implications for each situation.
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