New fair pay agreements (FPA) law came into effect on December 1 last year, marking the biggest shakeup in New Zealand employment in decades. Six months on, how could your business be affected? What’s an FPA? The new fair pay agreements law allows employees to bargain collectively for industry- or occupation-wide minimum employment terms, such…
Day: July 4, 2023
The difference between employees and contractors
Does your business use both employees and contractors? It’s important to distinguish between them as they are paid and taxed differently. Despite what you may call the individual concerned, that description is not definitive. If the status of the worker is questioned in the Employment Court or Employment Relations Authority, for example, the Employment…
Uber court case
Employees and contractors, Last October, four New Zealand Uber drivers won a landmark case against the ridesharing app, which has them as employees, not contractors. The decision enables these workers to claim rights and protections as Uber employees. The ruling has broader implications for Kiwi businesses and how staff are categorised. Employment status entitles workers…
Mastering the art of email marketing
Putting together the perfect marketing email is a fine art. Here’s a six-step process to crafting the best customer messages to boost your sales. 1. Determine the goal of your campaignDon’t just put any message out there. Make it targeted and know your goal. Are you looking to educate or re-engage customers? Are you…