EMPLOYMENT
MODULE REVIEW (October 2009)
Each module is reviewed every 18 to 24 months to ensure that its content remains current. Each review starts with a legal review. If this identifies significant issues a team of practitioners and stakeholders is assembled to address these.
A review of this module has recently been started. At this stage we think it is likely that a review team will be needed. Any body interested in participating in the module review team please contact Don Mackay dmackay@solgm.org.nz
UPDATE (24 FEBRUARY 2009)
This module was first published in 2007, and was revised in August 2007. The present version of the module was published in February 2009. The changes made at that time were to the format of material and are intended to make the module easier to use. The substantive content was not changed.
The changes made affect the format and layout of the analysis, hot Tips and Legal Compliance Tables. These are:
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The analysis tables have been re-formatted & re-written
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The “hot tips” section has been expanded and some material moved from the analysis table to the hot tips table;
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“hot tips” are now numbered for easy reference;
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The legal compliance tables have been re-formatted and there are now hyperlinks to the particular legislative provisions referred to.
People who are currently holding hard copy of the previous version of the module can continue to use these or may choose to print new ones.
All suggestions for improvements, and all offers assistance with the review process gratefully accepted.
WARNING NOTE:
The module has been assessed for possible impacts of the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2008 which had effect from 15 December 2008. Users should also refer to the text of this Amendment Act which is available online at http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2008/0106/latest/DLM1765606.html?search=ts_act_employment_noresel&sr=1
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
Employment and related HR processes are an area of significant risk to all local authorities.
This module has been developed by teams of specialist practitioners representing local authorities of differing sizes and geographical locations across New Zealand. The content is endorsed by RiskPool (indemnifier of the majority of Local Authorities in New Zealand) and reviewed by Audit New Zealand and independent legal experts.
The information contained within this Employment Module represents nationally agreed good practice processes, advice and identification of legislative obligations
Note however that this module is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice in employment matters. 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.
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
Passwords
Anyone who wishes to access this material but does not know their local authority’s password can contact dmackay@solgm.org.nz to get this.
Intranet Links
In addition 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.
Thanks to Contributors
Our thanks to the individuals and local authorities who contributed to the development and maintenance of this module. These were:
The original development teams that developed and peer reviewed the module consisted of: