Uneasy about your payroll? You’re not alone

Uneasy about your payroll? You’re not alone

There’s no doubt that some employers have an excellent payroll set up. They have spent the time understanding the legal requirements: The Holidays Act 2003, the KiwiSaver Act 2006, the Minimum Wages Act 1983, the Wages Protection Act1983, Employment Relations Act...
Sorting out casual employees

Sorting out casual employees

Maybe you have it all sorted. Here a  few suggestion for your checklist. Learn more about Definining casual workers, Holiday pay & Holidays Sick Leave 1   Have you defined ‘casual worker’ correctly? Here’s how the Department of Labour does it:...
Adjusting the Employee Time Clock for Daylight Saving

Adjusting the Employee Time Clock for Daylight Saving

It is easy to change the time on your Lauranka Time Clock whether you have a Swipe Card terminal, or a Fingerscan Terminal using the Lauranka Time and Attendance software. Just follow these easy 5 steps Ensure that the computer has the correct time On the Main Menu of...
Sorting out casual employees

When can you make deductions from wages?

Generally deductions cannot  be made from an employee’s wages, except in the following circumstances: employee has given their written consent provided for in employment agreement court directs that deduction can be made union fees bargaining fee arrangement...
Adjusting the Employee Time Clock for Daylight Saving

Welcome changes to PAYE

Most employees will be looking forward to PAYE tax reductions that are coming up. They will take effect on the first payment day after October 1st 2010 For Income up to $14,000 the rate reduces from 12.5% to 10.5% For Income up to $48,000 the rate reduces from 21.0%...