EMPLOYMENT LAW NEWS

August 2007 Issue No: 13

OUTSOURCING HUMAN
RESOURCES
The ever growing complexity of employment related law is posing a major headache for many employers. No matter how hard you try,
you will struggle to comply, especially in the personal grievance area. Employment law over the last 35 years has itself grown into a complex body of law with hidden perils abound. The depth and complexity of employment law now means small to medium size businesses need human resource related knowledge and specialist employment law knowledge just to ensure they remain compliant. These businesses cannot justify employing a Human Resource Manager at the going rate of $80k - $150k salary per year.Companies with 10 – 100 staff need some level of HR experience. Even larger organisations with their own HR Managers/ HR Departments are finding themselves being criticised by the Courts in terms of their lack of understanding of the legal requirements. Employers often end up paying out money to employees who have raised personal grievances. Some pay to get rid of the problem, even when their liability is limited. They do this because the time and cost involved in defending their actions is uneconomical. Others pay to fix a legitimate complaint which occurred through a misunderstanding of the employer’s obligations. To an employer both of these situations are almost always avoidable by obtaining the relevant advice on how to deal with an issue before it gets out of hand.
Based on recent case law we have expanded our service into providing objective based advice and representation, especially in relation to disciplinary investigations relating to employees. Our last newsletter explained in depth the complexity involved in the disciplinary investigation process. This is valuable because an employer, no matter how cheesed off they are with a worker, will nevertheless be required to remove from their minds, all emotive thoughts and retain an objective and open mind. That is a tough call but that is what the Courts require. Previous newsletters can be viewed on our website -www.garytayler.co.nz.

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We are holding four workshops at our offices in September 2007.
Topics will include -
- the disciplinary process
- the advantages of adding our human resources management skill to your toolbox
Dates:
Monday 10 September 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Monday 17 September 11.00am – 12 noon
Monday 24 September 11.00am – 12 noon
Tuesday 25 September 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Light refreshments served at conclusion. You are welcome to bring a friend or work colleague! Places are limited so please confirm your attendance by emailing your details and the preferred date of the seminar you want to attend to Karen
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We look forward to seeing you.