In this episode I am joined by one of our Associates, Sally Cunneen. Sally works in our employment and litigation team. Sally talks to me about what has changed in NZ law with respect to 90 day trial periods in the employment space. With a change of Government in 2023 the new coalition Government has opened up the use of trial periods to all employers no matter the size of the organisation and who many employees they employ. Aside from this change Sally and I deep dive the requirements, to be legal and what has stayed the same at law, the pitfalls and common mistakes, along with some other things you should be aware of regarding offers of employment and employment agreements. If you are looking to hire anyone in 2024 then you really should make sure you are up to speed with trial periods and how to use them successfully. Please note that the information presented in this podcast is not intended to be, and cannot replace, detailed legal advice. If you need help you should look to take specific advice from an employment lawyer that is relevant to your individual circumstance and business. Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page. We'd like to hear from you, and any ideas you have about making the podcast better. The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law - A Christchurch based law firm, serving Canterbury for over 140 years.

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