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Latest News
Dismissed or Resigned?
A recent Employment Relations Authority (ERA) determination is a reminder about the importance of clear communication, procedural fairness, and not making assumptions.
Deductions, Minimum Wage, and Maximum Hours of Work
The recent Employment Court decision in Soapi v Pick Hawke’s Bay Incorporated [2025] is a landmark decision and important to all employers, not just those with RSE (Recognised Seasonal Employer) workers. There are many implications, although the widest impact is the ruling that deductions cannot be made from an employee’s pay if it takes that pay below the minimum wage.
Annual Closedown: What You Need to Know
This article may seem too early, however, if you are planning a closedown over the Christmas and New Year period, you need to start thinking about it soon.