Resources

-
Member Document
GUIDE & TEMPLATE: 90 day trials
An employer can employ a new employee on a trial period of 90 days or less. There are some important processes to ensure that a 90 day trial is valid, which are outlined in this guide.
-
Member Document
Evaluation period best practice
Is there a place for short term "pre-employment" evaluation periods in the hospitality industry?
-
Member Document
GUIDE Employing Children & Young People
If you are considering employing a child or young person in your business be aware of the rules applying specifically to young workers.
-
Member Document
TEMPLATE: Business Plan
Our Helpline team have refreshed a useful business resource, The Business Plan Template. This template is designed for you to use now in your currently running business.
-
Member Document
Guide: Family Violence Leave
The family violence leave provisions add legal protections in the workplace for people affected by domestic violence. This is our guide to help you understand your employer obligations.
-
Member Document
GUIDE & POLICY: Vaccinations in the workplace
As the Government rolls out its vaccination programme across New Zealand it is worth considering having a vaccination policy in place.
-
Member Document
Harassment and Bullying Policy
Harassment of any kind should not be tolerated in the workplace and allegations need to managed carefully and with a robust process in place. This policy has been developed to assist.
-
Member Document
Letter of Expectation and Reminder
It is important to remind your employees that you do require the employee to attend work and be on time, or any of their other obligations as employees as relates to the situation, unless
-
Member Document
GUIDE: Managing Resignations
When an employee tenders their resignation ensure that you receive this in writing, then acknowledge it in reply by providing the employee with a letter formally accepting their resignation.
-
Free Document
Emergency information March 2021 – Tsunami warning
This advice is designed to help you make good, safe, sensible and practical decisions in the event of the alert situation as a result of earthquake and tsunami warnings in March 2021.
-
Member Document
Updated Health and Wellbeing Policy Covid 19 March 1 2021
-
Member Document
Variation to employment agreement (docx)
During the period of employment circumstances can arise when employers and employees need to vary their employment agreements because of changes in the employee’s position.
-
Free Document
Privacy Act 2020 - Advice - As featured in Savour December 2020
Privacy Act 2020 Advice Article
-
Member Article
Clear Head: Your Guide to Well Being
The Restaurant Association would like to introduce you to Clearhead, an online mental wellbeing platform.
-
Member Document
Labour Inspectorate Audit guide
-
Member Document
GUIDE: Requirement to Work Guide - updated September 2021
This is intended as a broad Guide to assist you in situations where employees may be reluctant to return to wrok and to help arrive at an outcome for both parties.
-
Member Article
Disciplinary Process Guide & Resources
Managing Disciplinaries can be a challenging process with some risks. Please see our Guide here and updated templates to use with the Guide.
-
Member Document
Health & Safety Policy in your Workplace – COVID-19 - Masks & Testing
Every employer has obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This policy guide will help you fulfill your obligations around masks & testing during this complex time