http://www.mcdonaldstanley.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.mcdonaldstanley.co.nz en-us Mon, 04 May 2026 22:43:32 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.mcdonaldstanley.co.nz/blog/post/124350/employment-law-90-day-trials/ From 23 December 2023, 90 day trial periods became available for all employers to use, regardless of size.  The effect of a 90 day trial period is to permit an employer to dismiss an unsuitable employee in the first 90 days without having to justify the dismissal procedure or reasons.  The premise of 90 day trial periods is to reduce the risk of making a mistake employing a new person. This should mean that small and medium size employers can complete recruitment quicker and candidates... Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:19:27 +1300 http://www.mcdonaldstanley.co.nz/blog/#post124350