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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! 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. 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. Kiwi Saver All employers should now be on track to ensuring their systems will be KiwiSaver compliant by the 1 July 2007 deadline. Restraints of Trade In the current tight labour market many employers are insisting on restraints of trade in employment agreements. So what are they? 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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