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In a world of unpredictability and stress, our instinct brings cravings to survive, compete, and strive. But acceptance, not a comparison, is what will get us through. Read more…
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This time last year, you might have been pondering Christmas bonuses or booking your summer holiday, but with a completely different business landscape in front of us, your head is no doubt filled with different questions. Here we explore four common topics keeping Kiwi business owners up at night.
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- As an employer, you can play a leading role in helping close the pay gap. Download the 'Closing Gender Pay Gap – Actions for Employers' at www.women.govt.nz to find out how.
- Need some money to tide you over? See if you're eligible for various funding programmes outlined in the blog "4 burning questions SMEs are asking".
- Want to know more about restructuring? Read through the complete process at www.employment.govt.nz.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is of a general nature only, and is not intended to address specific circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Specific advice should be sought from qualified professionals prior to relying on any information received from this article.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is of a general nature only, and is not intended to address specific circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Specific advice should be sought from qualified professionals prior to relying on any information received from this article.
The Equal Pay Amendment Bill is coming into effect in early November. It means your staff can raise a pay equity claim with you if they believe their occupation has been undervalued, and therefore underpaid, on the basis of sex. Head to the Employment NZ website for tools and resources to help you understand the new process.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is of a general nature only, and is not intended to address specific circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Specific advice should be sought from qualified professionals prior to relying on any information received from this article.
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GST can be a thorn in your side but if you understand when it's due, what to pay, and make the most of your accounting software, you'll escape unscathed. Here are four of the most common mistakes we see business owners make with their GST.
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- give them at least some guaranteed hours of work
- specify the notice period that applies to cancellation of a shift, and
- provide reasonable compensation for time on call or when a shift is cancelled outside the notice period.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is of a general nature only, and is not intended to address specific circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Specific advice should be sought from qualified professionals prior to relying on any information received from this article.
Personal grievances where employment relationship is triangular
20/07/2020 by G W Scott & Associates
If you contract labour through triangular employment relationships, be aware of the implications for your business and employment practices where you might have third party responsibilities.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is of a general nature only, and is not intended to address specific circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Specific advice should be sought from qualified professionals prior to relying on any information received from this article.

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