Minimum Sick Leave Entitlement increases from 5 to 10 days after July 24th, 2021
It is now confirmed that from 24 July 2021, minimum sick leave entitlements will increase to 10 days per year. Employees will get the extra five days when they reach their next entitlement date – either after reaching 6 months’ employment or on their sick leave entitlement anniversary (12 months after they were last entitled […]
Difference between Australian and New Zealand Leave Entitlements and Calculations – Part 2 New Zealand
In New Zealand there is employment legislation called “Employment Relations Act 2000”, & “Holiday’s Act 2003”. The purpose of the employment relations act is to build productive employment relationships through the promotion of good faith in all aspects of the employment environment and of the employment relationship. This refers to both collective bargaining and individual […]
Difference between Australian and New Zealand Leave Entitlements and Calculations – Part 1 Australia
We are often asked what the differences are between New Zealand and our neighbours in Australia so hopefully the following helps in relation to Payroll Legilsation at least. This post just covers Australia and a following one will outline New Zealand’s. In Australia there is employment legislation called “Fair Work Act 2009” Employees are covered […]
A new use for Sick Leave
We have just heard a wonderful story regarding how people have helped a fellow colleague who has got cancer. They have given their colleague some of their Sick Leave to help them during their recovery. What a simple way to help someone.
