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Probation period clauses – NEW ZEALAND ONLY.

NEW ZEALAND ONLY. My apologies if this has been posted previously. I’m reviewing an employment contract with a dodgy probation clause sent to me by a potential employer. In my experience, this seems to be a common issue with employment contracts, so I wanted to bring some attention to the practice. Disclaimer: I’m not an unemployment lawyer; this is just based on what I’ve read online. There are several issues associated with the practice, but this appears to be the main one: Probation periods only apply to small-to-medium-sized employers. “Small-to-medium-sized employer means an employer who employs fewer than 20 employees at the beginning of the day on which the employment agreement is entered into.” Have a good read of any contracts sent to you and if you’re unsure, seek advice! Citizens Advice Bureau is a great resource. https://www.cab.org.nz/article/KB00000519 https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2000/0024/latest/DLM1867204.html


NEW ZEALAND ONLY.

My apologies if this has been posted previously. I’m reviewing an employment contract with a dodgy probation clause sent to me by a potential employer. In my experience, this seems to be a common issue with employment contracts, so I wanted to bring some attention to the practice.

Disclaimer: I’m not an unemployment lawyer; this is just based on what I’ve read online.

There are several issues associated with the practice, but this appears to be the main one:

Probation periods only apply to small-to-medium-sized employers. “Small-to-medium-sized employer means an employer who employs fewer than 20 employees at the beginning of the day on which the employment agreement is entered into.”

Have a good read of any contracts sent to you and if you’re unsure, seek advice! Citizens Advice Bureau is a great resource.

https://www.cab.org.nz/article/KB00000519

https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2000/0024/latest/DLM1867204.html

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