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Intentionally failing to pay employees is now a crime, after a Bill to amend the Crimes Act was given royal assent on 13 March 2025.

Late last year, a bill to protect employees who discuss or disclose their remuneration passed its first reading in parliament and now sits with a select committee after submissions closed in late

Performance reviews and pay discussions are integral parts of managing your people, and in most organisations, the two are tightly linked.

There’s been a bit of discussion in some circles about what job descriptions should and shouldn’t cover.

The new year is often a time of reflection, stock-taking, and goal-setting. As holidays and festive season revelries fade into memory, we turn our attention to the year ahead.

A private member’s bill introduced to parliament last month seeks to change the Employment Relations Act to allow employers to initiate negotiations with employees to end the employment relationship

The government has announced proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act that will set a $180,000 income cap for pursuing unjustified dismissal personal grievances - something we haven’t seen

The government has announced a proposed update to the Employment Relations Act that will give more weight to an employee’s behaviour when awarding remedies for personal grievance claims.

MyHR often gets questions from clients and employers about whether they can provide accommodation for their employees, and how this affects their remuneration and tax obligations.

People are the heart of every successful not-for-profit (NFP) or community organisation, from managers and employees driving the mission to volunteers providing essential support.