The government’s announcement this week seeking public feedback on New Zealand’s employment dispute resolution system is a significant win for EMA members – and a clear vindication of the EMA’s research and advocacy on this issue.
Government moves to fix employment dispute system – a win for EMA Members Read More »
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) is calling for a review of the employment disputes resolution system and especially the conduct and regulation of employment advocates, following a survey of more than 300 of its members.
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the Employment Leave Bill, which was introduced to Parliament today, marks a significant and long-overdue step towards fixing a Holidays Act that has frustrated employers and employees for more than a decade.
Employment Leave Bill a long-overdue step towards clarity Read More »
Policies can set expectations, but it’s trust that shapes behaviour.
Safety Culture Starts with Leadership Behaviour Read More »
Yesterday’s third reading of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill gives employers long-sought clarity on defining the status of contractors in the workplace, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA).
Employment law changes bring certainty for employers and contractors Read More »
Most business owners don’t wake up in the morning thinking about succession planning.
Passing the business baton Read More »
Today’s Supreme Court decision on the Uber case effectively jams a new way of thinking about work into old legislative structures, says the EMA.
Uber decision: Old structures versus new thinking Read More »
As the festive season approaches, many New Zealand businesses are preparing for their annual Christmas functions.
How to hold a safe staff Christmas party Read More »
Implementing workplace drug testing in New Zealand isn’t as simple as buying a kit and lining up employees. It requires legal diligence, genuine consultation, and a commitment to doing it right.
Workplace drug testing on the rise Read More »
I recently presented to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19, outlining the impacts on the business sector of the extended lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
Dealing with the long-term legal and human impacts of Covid Read More »
