by Wendy Macphail | Oct 1, 2014 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
Facebook began in 2004 and since that time social media sites have become hugely popular. While social media sites were created as a mechanism to help people communicate more efficiently with their friends and family, in the work place these sites can be problematic....
by Wendy Macphail | Sep 1, 2014 | Accord News, Human Resources, Positive Pyschology
Mental health and drug and alcohol issues of directors, managers, staff and contractors are having a negative impact on companies across New Zealand and internationally. Statistics show that 20% of all staff and customers will have mental health issues in any 12 month...
by Wendy Macphail | Aug 1, 2014 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
18 kiwifruit contractors have recently had enforcement action taken against them following an operation by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (“MBIE”). The MBIE undertook field visits, home and office visits, visits to self-pick orchards and visits to...
by Wendy Macphail | Jul 1, 2014 | Accord News, Employment Law
It may come as a surprise for some that on occasions conduct occurring outside the workplace can give rise to disciplinary action by an employer. In the case of Smith v The Christchurch Press Company Ltd Mr Smith was dismissed for serious misconduct after making...
by Wendy Macphail | May 1, 2014 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
In New Zealand, it is not an easy process to terminate an employee’s employment if they are unsuitable for a role. For this reason, if you are an employer, spend the time to ensure you offer employment to the best possible candidate for the role. We suggest using a...
by Wendy Macphail | Apr 30, 2014 | Accord News, Employment Law
New Zealand’s biggest health and safety reform in 20 years is one step closer. The object of the changes is to improve New Zealand’s appalling record in workplace safety. The independent task-force, set up following the Pike River tragedy, reviewed the state of New...
