Voluntary redundancy has been widely offered as part of the change proposals that are being reported in the public sector. But what are the pros
The Living Wage for 2024/25 is set to rise to $27.80 in Sept 2024, a 6.9% increase from the previous rate of $26.00. The increase
The Authority issued an interesting, and arguably controversial, decision with its release of this determination earlier this month.* In the decision, the Authority was asked
I have been involved in bargaining for collective agreements for over 25 years now and the bargaining environment over the last 12 months is nothing
Local Politics is Rough and Tumble, but its about learning strategies to be resilient throughout the rough and tumble. As we enter the second year
An action taken by an Employer which has derived solely from a disputed interpretation of an employment agreement cannot be pursued as a personal grievance.
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Workplace conflicts are like unwanted guests – they tend to show up uninvited and disrupt the harmony. Understanding the root causes of these conflicts is
With a National Party, ACT and NZ First government on the way, we thought it would be good to be reminded of how some of
Starting from October 1, 2023, workers in the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) program will receive higher pay and sick leave benefits. Also, their sick leave
We continue to be faced with a range of factors that are putting pressure on workplaces to reassess their size and shape. These can require
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