Send us a text How familiar are you with the "protective" laws involved in reference checking? Julie South from VetStaff explores the complexities of reference checks in New Zealand's veterinary profession. Prompted by an unusual request, she examines the legal risks of mishandling references, stressing adherence to the Privacy Act and Fair Trading Act. Key Takeaways: Legal Boundaries: Julie emphasises the importance of understanding the legal framework of reference checks, highlighting the c...
Reference (and background) checking - why you absolutely must see it as an investment rather than a cost why you should do it – even when you think you can’t spare the time, what questions to ask, what answers might raise some red flags, what to do with those red flags, and what you can and cannot do in relation to reference checking and NZ law In Godzone Aotearoa New Zealand there are some things you absolutely cannot do in relation to reference checking potential new recruits and things you ab...
