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Probation periods, they are a great tool NOW to use with your new starters . They will become even more important when new day one rights are rolled out on the back of the employment rights bill. Now really is a good time to ask yourself the following questions: - Are you using probation periods in your business currently? - Are you using them effectively and consistently? If the answer to these questions is no, I would really encourage you to focus on this as a great way to prepare for legal changes that are ahead. Great probation periods help you better onboard your new starters and in will help you protect your business going forward. Read my blog here where I talk about using probation periods effectively right now 👇🏻 #hr #probationperiod #onboarding #recruitment #unfairdismissal #thursdaythought

Employer’s Guide to Probation and the Minimum Employment Period You may have come across the idea of a ‘3-month probation’ when hiring new employees, but did you know that the Fair Work Act doesn’t actually mention ‘probation’? In fact, the Act allows for up to 12 months to assess an employee’s suitability for the job with minimal risk of unfair dismissal – this is known as the ‘Minimum Employment Period’. The concept of ‘probation’ has changed significantly over time...

The Employment Rights Bill continues to be the hot topic in the world of HR and employers are starting to question what they can be doing to prepare themselves. The big questions are how will probation periods change and how can employers prepare themselves? Check out our latest blog where we have covered every aspect of the changes to probation periods and what you need to be doing right now in preparation for these changes. https://lnkd.in/ewF784bB

One of the proposed changes to the employment law under Labour is stricter guidelines surrounding probationary periods for new staff. These could include a maximum probation period length and a fairer dismissal process during a probationary period. To be ahead of the game when these changes come in you could start a review process now by: 👉 Updating your recruitment policies and contracts and sharing them with staff 👉 Reviewing your training processes to ensure you are supporting your new starters to develop and succeed 👉 Fine tuning your monitoring process during probation to make sure you can track progress and document meetings Our consultants at Quest Consulting Services Ltd are happy to help with any of the above, just give us a call. #employmentlaws #labourchanges #probation

Probationary periods in employment contracts are a waste of time!!!!!! The secret that most HR people already know is that in truth, all employees are actually on a two year probationary period. That's right! Because an employee doesn't have the right to bring a claim for unfair dismissal if they have less than two years service. That means that so long as the employer isn't discriminating, an employee can be "let go" with no proper process anytime within the first two years. The only benefit to the probationary period being in the contract is the shorter notice period/payment you can attach to it. Am I wrong? What are the benefits of a good, decent probationary period? Just remember when the new ‘Employment Law Bill’ comes in this with all change! #HRadvice #HRSupport #Probation #HR #HRConsultant #Dismissal

Probationary periods in employment contracts are a waste of time!!!!!! The secret that most HR people already know is that in truth, all employees are actually on a two year probationary period. That's right! Because an employee doesn't have the right to bring a claim for unfair dismissal if they have less than two years service. That means that so long as the employer isn't discriminating, an employee can be "let go" with no proper process anytime within the first two years. The only benefit to the probationary period being in the contract is the shorter notice period/payment you can attach to it. Am I wrong? What are the benefits of a good, decent probationary period? Just remember when the new ‘Employment Law Bill’ comes in this with all change! #HRadvice #HRSupport #Probation #HR #HRConsultant #Dismissal

Think probation and trial periods are the same? 🤔 Think again! 😲 Probationary periods are a staple in many NZ employment agreements. They let employers evaluate employee suitability, while employees decide if the role aligns with their career goals and values. ✅ Sounds like a trial period, right? Not quite! 🚫 A key difference lies in the requirements for termination. Terminating under a probation period involves more layers - think employer feedback, employee training, guidance, and adhering to good faith obligations. Only after a fair assessment is undertaken should termination be considered. 🧐 💥 Check out the image for a quick breakdown of the key similarities and differences between probation and trial periods.💥 What similarities and differences have you come across? 💭⤵️ ---------------- 🙋♀️ Looking to dive deeper into probation terminations? 🌊 Tune into the latest Law Lenz episode! 🎧 Understand the ins and outs of probation periods ✅ Check the comments for more info 🔗👇 #lawlenz #humanresources #management

Once again a very balanced and clear consideration of the options for day 1 employment rights and probationary periods.

Probationary periods in employment contracts are a waste of time!!!!!! The secret that most HR people already know is that in truth, all employees are actually on a two year probationary period. That's right! Because an employee doesn't have the right to bring a claim for unfair dismissal if they have less than two years service. That means that so long as the employer isn't discriminating, an employee can be "let go" with no proper process anytime within the first two years. The only benefit to the probationary period being in the contract is the shorter notice period/payment you can attach to it. Am I wrong? What are the benefits of a good, decent probationary period? Just remember when the new ‘Employment Law Bill’ comes in this with all change! #HRadvice #HRSupport #Probation #HR #HRConsultant #Dismissal

Probation periods, they are a great tool NOW to use with your new starters . They will become even more important when new day one rights are rolled out on the back of the employment rights bill. Now really is a good time to ask yourself the following questions: - Are you using probation periods in your business currently? - Are you using them effectively and consistently? If the answer to these questions is no, I would really encourage you to focus on this as a great way to prepare for legal changes that are ahead. Great probation periods help you better onboard your new starters and in will help you protect your business going forward. Read my blog here where I talk about using probation periods effectively right now 👇🏻 #hr #probationperiod #onboarding #recruitment #unfairdismissal #thursdaythought