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Terminating employment - Part 1: Employer-led termination

Updated: 27 August 2024

Terminating an employee's employment agreement is not a one-size-fits-all process. But in a world where being a good human matters more than ever, it pays to get it right -

MARKET REPORT: The rise of the casual worker in the wake of COVID-19

A report on New Zealand employment trends from 1 March and 31 October 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

The report covers:

  • The rise of casual work agreements
  • Sectors with notable increases
Restructuring and redundancies: Frequently asked questions

Answers to questions MyHR receives from its members about restructures and redundancies.

Is in-house HR the best way for your business?

Is having an internal team (or individual) managing your HR functions the best way to go or would you be better off outsourcing it?

Proposed employment law changes: the good, the not-so, and the ugly

Last week, I wrote a piece outlining some of the changes to employment law proposed by the new Labour government and how the changes could increase costs and compliance obligations for NZ businesses.

How to keep remote workers healthy and happy

Remote work has become increasingly important in our modern world, especially with the changes and disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But for many employers and employees, having people or

Proposed employment law changes a potential minefield for SME business

With another three years of a Labour-led government, we can expect significant changes to employment law that will fundamentally change a number of the established norms in New Zealand employment

Restructuring to get rid of an employee

Doing a restructure that will end in redundancy might seem like an easy way to exit an employee who underperforms, is disruptive, or doesn’t fit into the team or company environment. But here’s some

New 'Ask Us' Bubble - FAQs

The ‘Ask Us’ bubble makes it easier for you to connect to our team for expert HR support.

Effective job applicant screening

There’s a vacancy in your organisation. You’ve put an ad online, told all your networks, and the CVs have started rolling in. Next comes the daunting step of working through each Curriculum Vitae to