12 months ago MBIE estimated the total cost around the country of payroll underpayments could top $2 billion, affecting more than 700,000 employees. Kearin Pollard discusses the effect this has on businesses and what to do to avoid this happening to you.

Beware of breaching your employer obligations - stay up to date to avoid costly implications.

Recent employment legislation changes have prompted employers to review and modify employment agreements to ensure they are legally compliant

New employment legislation came into effect on 1 April 2016 which specifically affect hours of work, restrictions on secondary employment and deductions from wages. Employers have until 1 April 2017 to ensure they are compliant.

As we get closer to 1st June, farmers should be thinking about the impact on any employment relationship that exists, due to the pending sale and purchase of farms, or changing sharemilking jobs.

Employment Compliance Specialist Kearin Pollard explains why reviewing your employment practices could save your business.

Employment Compliance Specialist Kearin Pollard explains why employers need to be transparent with their justification for redundancy more than ever before.

The Employment Relations Authority is seeing more and more personal grievance claims where employers have been found responsible for an unjustified dismissal due to their poor application of the 90 Day Trial Provision as contained in s67A(2) of the Employment Relations Act.

Farmers throughout New Zealand have been put on notice to ensure they are complying with minimum employment rights. Kearin Pollard explains what the Labour Inspectorate will be focusing on and what farmers need to be aware of.