Employment standards legislation was introduced on 1 April 2016 with the intention of improving the fairness and productivity in workplaces. Employers were provided with a one year grace period to familiarise themselves with the changes and make any required amendments to individual employment agreements entered into from 1 April 2017 onwards.[1]
The key changes for employers relate to zero-hour contracts, secondary employment provisions and cancellation of shifts for shift workers. Here’s a quick overview.
Zero-hour contracts
Zero-hour contracts are now prohibited.
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