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.

Is there a place for short term "pre-employment" evaluation periods in the hospitality industry?

If you are considering employing a child or young person in your business be aware of the rules applying specifically to young workers.

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.

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.

As the Government rolls out its vaccination programme across New Zealand it is worth considering having a vaccination policy in place.

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.

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

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.

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.

The Restaurant Association would like to introduce you to Clearhead, an online mental wellbeing platform.

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.  

Managing Disciplinaries can be a challenging process with some risks. Please see our Guide here and updated templates to use with the Guide.

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