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Managing Sick Leave and Ongoing Illness in the Workplace: E-Book

In New Zealand, full-time and part-time employees are entitled to at least 10 paid days of sick leave each year. The purpose of sick leave is for the employee to care for themselves, their spouse or partner, or their dependants should they fall ill or become injured. An employee is only entitled to paid sick leave if it is a day they would normally have worked, had they not been sick. An employee may also carry over any sick leave that has not been taken within the 12-month period of employment to a maximum of 20 days’ current entitlement in any year. Having good policies in place can ensure there are no surprises when an employee needs to use their sick leave. Download our e-guide

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90‑Day Trial Period Rules and Requirements: Fact Sheet

To assess an employee’s suitability for a role, under the Employment Relations Act 2000, an employer and employee can agree to include a trial period of up to 90 days. During a valid trial period, an employer may dismiss the employee without a written reason, and the employee will be prevented from raising a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal. It does not prevent an employee from raising a claim for unjustified disadvantage during employment or a complaint in respect of harassment or unlawful discrimination. If you choose to place an employee on a trial period, you need to comply with some important conditions. Download our free fact sheet today

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Managing Parental Leave Obligations as an Employer: Fact Sheet

The birth or adoption of a child is an exciting time for parents. For employees in New Zealand the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 (the Act) sets out these minimum entitlements and is designed to protect the rights of employees during pregnancy and parental leave. In addition, the Act sets out the rules regarding paid parental leave. Before employees can take parental leave, whether paid or unpaid, they must provide advice in writing at least three months before the due date, or at least 14 days prior to the date they expect to first assume care of a child under the age of six. There are rules relating to eligibility for the different types of leave and when the leave is allowed to be taken. Download our free fact sheet today

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Managing Sick Leave and Ongoing Illness in the Workplace: E-Book

In New Zealand, full-time and part-time employees are entitled to at least 10 paid days of sick leave each year. The purpose of sick leave is for the employee to care for themselves, their spouse or partner, or their dependants should they fall ill or become injured. An employee is only entitled to paid sick leave if it is a day they would normally have worked, had they not been sick. An employee may also carry over any sick leave that has not been taken within the 12-month period of employment to a maximum of 20 days’ current entitlement in any year. Having good policies in place can ensure there are no surprises when an employee needs to use their sick leave. Download our e-guide

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90‑Day Trial Period Rules and Requirements: Fact Sheet

To assess an employee’s suitability for a role, under the Employment Relations Act 2000, an employer and employee can agree to include a trial period of up to 90 days. During a valid trial period, an employer may dismiss the employee without a written reason, and the employee will be prevented from raising a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal. It does not prevent an employee from raising a claim for unjustified disadvantage during employment or a complaint in respect of harassment or unlawful discrimination. If you choose to place an employee on a trial period, you need to comply with some important conditions. Download our free fact sheet today

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Managing Parental Leave Obligations as an Employer: Fact Sheet

The birth or adoption of a child is an exciting time for parents. For employees in New Zealand the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 (the Act) sets out these minimum entitlements and is designed to protect the rights of employees during pregnancy and parental leave. In addition, the Act sets out the rules regarding paid parental leave. Before employees can take parental leave, whether paid or unpaid, they must provide advice in writing at least three months before the due date, or at least 14 days prior to the date they expect to first assume care of a child under the age of six. There are rules relating to eligibility for the different types of leave and when the leave is allowed to be taken. Download our free fact sheet today