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If you’re running a recruitment business in New Zealand, the key legal document you’ll need is a set of Recruitment Terms and Conditions.
Recruitment Terms and Conditions consist of both a Recruitment Agreement between you and the employer, and a Candidate Agreement between you and the employee.
A Recruitment Agreement is a comprehensive contract containing terms on payment and structure, calculation of commission, anti-circumvention, liability limiting provisions, dispute resolution, and replacement of candidates, all tailored to comply with New Zealand employment laws.
A Candidate Agreement allows you to share the candidate’s details with potential employers, and sets out your obligations to candidates, ensuring adherence to the Privacy Act 2020 and other relevant New Zealand legislation.
To ensure you are paid correctly and candidates and employers don’t circumvent your services, Recruitment Terms and Conditions will keep your business watertight and your legals in line with New Zealand’s specific requirements.
What’s Included In A New Zealand Recruitment Terms And Conditions Package?
We’ll include the following clauses in your New Zealand Recruitment Terms and Conditions:
- How introductions work under New Zealand law
- Disclaimers/protections for recruiter in line with the Fair Trading Act 1986
- Background checks (if they are included) respecting the Privacy Act 2020
- Commission percentages in accordance with New Zealand’s employment standards
- Replacement guarantees if the candidate isn’t a good fit
- Exclusivity (if applicable) within the context of New Zealand’s legal framework
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