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 Employment ContractIt is essential you get your employment contracts right. It is a breach of the Employment Relations Act in New Zealand to commence employment without a signed employment contract between the Employer and Employee. But amazingly there are still thousands of companies that do not provide employment contracts for their staff, or they are using agreements that are out of date or no longer relevant. What companies tend to forget is that a good employment contract can aid employment relations. It is of tremendous assistance for both parties i.e. the Employer and the Employee. Employment law can be a tricky area. A well-written employment agreement can help resolve employment relations issues quickly and save considerable time, effort and pain when any questions or disputes are raised by either party. If there is ever a time when you are in the unfortunate position of finding yourself in mediation or the Employment Court the question always is: what it written in the Employment Agreement? Of course, if there is nothing in the agreement that covers the particular situation you are dealing with then the answer is open to interpretation by all parties concerned in the mediation or in the case of the Employment Court, the Judge. A good employment contract is a comprehensive document. You should never be afraid of having a large document dealing with all areas of employment relations. The more topics that are covered the less opportunity for misinterpretation. Below is a list of headings that should typically be covered in your agreement. Some may be optional depending on your industry and the position but they are a good guideline.
Of course, you may find writing something like this a very daunting prospect. We know employmwnt law and can supply tailored employment agreements that are clear and accurate. This will ensure that all eventualities are covered and both you and your employees are clearly aware of your responsibilities and accountabilities to each other. Employment contracts are a safeguard for all parties. If it is not spelled out clearly in an employment agreement then it is subject to any interpretation under employment law and can cause headaches for those involved further down the track. Call or enquire online now for further information click here |
