Employment & Legal Guides

Employer Handbook

Posted on 29/10/2024
The Employer Handbook is intended as a guide to assist you in effectively utilising the Federated Farmers employment agreements.

Changes to Immigration System

Posted on 6/10/2023
On 25 September 2023, the Government announced that there will be a new Job Check requirement. Info on immigration changes and what to do if you use the FFNZ Permanent contract to hire an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holder.

Healthy Homes

Posted on 5/05/2023
Factsheet on understanding Healthy Homes Standards Compliance

Abandonment of Employment

Posted on 4/05/2023
Employment flowchart for the process on abandonment of employment.

Service Tenancy Guide

Posted on 14/04/2023
Service tenancy can be complicated at the best of times, so we have put together a podcast and guide with the help of some industry experts.

Redundancy

Posted on 28/03/2023
Our information sheet to learn more about the law, practical considerations and the process relating to redundancy.

Mondayisation and Public Holiday Entitlements

Posted on 14/12/2022
Use the Mondayisation and Public Holidays flowcharts to work out employee entitlements on public holidays.

Contract Milking For Success Guide

Posted on 15/09/2022
Contract Milking for Success guide, includes webinar, take home message and the webinar FAQ's

Adverse Weather Event Fact Sheet

Posted on 15/09/2022
The full effects of the recent flooding are yet to be seen, and this fact sheet sets out some of the general themes to be aware of in the short- to medium-term.

Guaranteed Minimum Return Factsheet

Posted on 15/03/2022
A Fact Sheet explaining Guaranteed Minimum Return (GMR) in the Federated Farmers Contract Milking Agreement