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Are Uber drivers employees and why does that matter for you?

A case from the Court of Appeal on Monday acts as an urgent reminder that you can’t contract out of the Employment Relations Act (the Act) and that includes by calling the relationship an independent contract when it is not. The case involved four Uber drivers and the companies that own and run Uber Drive […]

Employee burnout

Acknowledge and address this The effects of burnout and work-related stress are an issue that both employers and employees should acknowledge and address. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, organisations have a clear obligation to prevent harm not only to their employees’ physical health, but also their mental health. […]

Postscript

Incorporated societies: must reregister by April 2026 The clock is ticking for New Zealand’s 24,000 incorporated societies to reregister by 5 April 2026. Under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, if your incorporated society does not reregister by this time, it will automatically cease to exist. During the next two years, every existing incorporated society must […]

Trial periods vs probation periods

Both are useful for employers Many New Zealand business owners know they can offer a trial period (usually 90 days) when hiring a new employee. A trial period is designed to ensure a new employee is a good fit for their employer. An alternative to a trial period is a probation period. This is designed […]

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Are Uber drivers employees and why does that matter for you?

Are Uber drivers employees and why does that matter for you?

Postscript

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Trial periods vs probation periods

Trial periods vs probation periods