EMPLOYMENT
MODULE STATUS (31st July 2011)
This version of the module was published on 31 August 2011. It replaced a previous version published in February 2009. The most significant changes have been the inclusion of material dealing with new legislation relating to:
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Requests for variation(s) to working arrangements;
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Disputed decisions on requests for variation(s) to working arrangements;
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Cashing up of 4th week of annual leave; and
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Transfers of a public holiday to another working day;
which took effect on 1st July 2011.
Users with hard copy of earlier versions are advised to dispose of these and print a new copy from the current version of the module.
PDF Version of Module
A PDF version of the new version of the module can be downloaded from the foot of the Links and Pathways page of the module.
Other Material of Interest
LISTSERV
If you interested in sharing information with other local authority staff about employment issues there is a Human Resources Managers listserv available through Local Government Online (www.localgovt.co.nz). You can subscribe to this list by sending an email to listserv@listserv.localgovt.co.nz with the words “subscribe HRMGRS” in the message body.
SUGGESTIONS
If you know of other sources of information and guidance that are likely to be relevant to users of this module please let us know so we can add them to the list (dmackay@solgm.org.nz)
Contents of the Module
The matters dealt with in the module are:
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Position / Person Specification
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Advertising
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Applications Management
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Short Listing / Interview / Reference Check / Selection
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Offer Of Appointment / Appointment
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Orientation and Training
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Performance Management
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Poor / Non Performance
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Misconduct
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Termination
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Remuneration
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Employment Agreements
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Leave Processing Management
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Change Management
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Parental Leave
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Request For Variation(s) To Working Arrangements
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Disputed Decisions On Requests For Variation(s) To Working Arrangements
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Cashing Up Of 4th Week Annual Leave
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Transfer Of Public Holiday To Another Working Day.
Note that while this module is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice in employment matters, or to replace the need for informed judgment to be used in seeking professional legal advice inappropriate circumstances. It should be used in conjunction with your own internal Human Resources / Employment policies and procedures. If uncertain, consult with your Human Resources Officer / Manager.
Intranet Links
If you are having to use a password to access the module but would like a password-free link set up from their local authority’s intranet can get their IT people to contact dmackay@solgm.org.nz who can provide “the magic words” to be inserted into the link.
Tell Your Colleagues
A downloadable brochure about the module that you can use to tell colleagues about this module will be published here shortly.