The search has begun to find Aotearoa New Zealand’s most exceptional primary sector employers. Entries have opened for the 2022 Primary Industries Good Employer Awards, which are run by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust (AGMARDT). “The Awards provide the opportunity to recognise and celebrate outstanding […]
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Planning to open your business over the Easter or ANZAC holidays?
Regardless of Covid-19 Alert levels, there are some essential rules that apply over the Easter or ANZAC holidays that affect employers’ obligations to their employees and the ability of shops to trade. When do Easter and ANZAC public holidays fall this year? In 2021 the public holidays fall on these dates, (all in April): Good Friday […]
Waitangi Day – top seven employment tips you need to know
This year, Waitangi Day falls on Saturday 6 February and is observed on that day or Monday 8 February. Here are seven items you need to know about rights for employees and obligations for employers. Mondayisation for Waitangi Day As Waitangi Day falls on a Saturday this year it means that that this holiday is […]