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Question Details: I would like know if my employer legally has to advertise for new roles within the company first or is this just courtesy?
Filed under Employment Law | 5262 View(s)
Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley
Usually employers don't have to advertise internally first. However, if there is a redundancy or restructuring process going on, the employer may have obligations to advertise internally if the position is part of that restructuring. You should also check your contract and any relevant company policies to see if the contract says the employer must advertise internally.
This might be different if you work in a public sector job.
You can read the Department of Labour's answer to your question by clicking on this link: www.dol.govt.nz
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