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Applying for a new job.
What you need to know when going for that new job. |
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Business Warrant of Fitness
Is your business healthy? do you have the right structure to trade efficiently and profitably? This article has useful tips for business owners. |
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Buying a Business
Some of the issues that need to be considered when you are buying a business are discussed below. |
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Compensation for Economic Disparity on Relationship Ending
When a relationship ends, should the partner who is able to earn more, pay compensation to the other partner?
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Consider Mediation
There is no doubt about it litigation is expensive, stressful and prolonged. It always involves an element of risk - the judge may not quite see your situation in the same light as you - and you may end up with an unsatisfactory result. |
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Dealing with deceased person's estate
If, on the death of a loved one, you know that the deceased had executed a will, contact the solicitor who drafted the will and inform him or her of the death.
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Dealing with deceased person's estate
If, on the death of a loved one, you know that the deceased had executed a will, contact the solicitor who drafted the will and inform him or her of the death.
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Debt Collection
There is nothing more frustrating than when someone owes you money and you have to spend money to chase them! |
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Flexible Working Arrangements
Sue Kedgley strikes again! From 1 July 2008 employers may have to accommodate flexible working arrangements for employees who have a child under 5 years, a disabled child or a dependent relative and have been with his/her employer for at least 6 months working the qualifying minimum hours. |
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Health and Safety in the Workplace
Health and safety laws have changed and there is now provision for employees who are "stressed" as a result of work or the workplace to make claims.Read on about the changes and how they may affect you. |
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Holidays - 4 Weeks a year
When the Holidays Act came into force almost four years ago, it seemed that one of the most controversial changes - four weeks holiday a year for all employees from 1 April 2007 – was a long way away. |
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Holidays Act 2003
After more than 20 years the Holidays Act has been amended. There are quite a few changes to get your head around and we hope this article helps! |
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Inheritance Laws
Inheritance law, or (who gets what when you die), has changed dramatically in recent times.
The most significant change has been the introduction of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“PRA”) which came into force on 1 February 2002. The PRA amends the law regarding property division between couples. Read more to see how you may be affected!
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Investing in rental property- the do's and dont's
For many New Zealanders, bricks and mortar are an important part of our lives. We either own our own home or aspire to one day. Some go one step further and purchase rental property. |
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Key Divorce Rulings in the UK
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Kiwi Saver
All employers should now be on track to ensuring their systems will be KiwiSaver compliant by the 1 July 2007 deadline. |
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Leaky Buildings- what are they?
There has been a lot of publicity with regard to “leaky building” syndrome.
It seems that every recently built house in Auckland and other parts of New Zealand may be under suspicion as having a problem of leaking or being wet...read on to find out more about this topical issue.
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Managing Personal Grievances
What are personal grievances? How to avoid them and what to do if a personal grievance is brought against you.
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Probationary or trial periods in Employment Agreements – Are they lawful?
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Restraints of Trade
In the current tight labour market many employers are insisting on restraints of trade in employment agreements. So what are they? |
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Reverse Mortgages
The manner in which reverse mortgages are advertised as simple, no regular payments loans,makes them, at first glance seem to be an ideal way for the retired and mortgage free people to have an immediate and easy cash windfall. |
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The absent employee - what you need to do
What to do if an employee simply does not turn up to work. |
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The importance of a simple Will.
You should review your will when major events happen in your life. For example, the birth of children, the death of close relatives or other major changes in circumstances such as buying a new home, or transferring property to a trust etc. |
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To be a Contractor or not to be...
What's the difference between an Employee and an Independent Contractor? Do I need to pay holiday pay to a contractor, can they bring a personal grievance against my company? |
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Trusts and Relationship Property
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Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007
As you are no doubt aware, the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 (“the Act”) came into force on 5 September 2007. Briefly, the Act prohibits electronic messages from a New Zealand link being sent to a recipient’s mailbox unless there is an existing business relationship between sender and recipient. |
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What is a Bequest?
A Bequest can help your favourite charity.
Charities and not-for profit organisations can benefit enormously from bequests – a gift in your will can make a real difference to the work that they perform in your community.
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Why do you need a Will and a Power of Attorney?
What if you become mentally incapable and can’t look after yourself or make decisions about your own affairs? Who can make decisions about your welfare, deal with your property, operate your bank accounts or pay your bills? |
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Workplace Bullying
Bullying in the workplace seems to have been the catchcry in the last 3 years- what is is workplace bullying? |
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