by Patrick | May 24, 2022 | News
[JUSTICE] JURY SERVICE – INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS If one of your employees has been summoned for jury service, here’s what you need to know. Talk with your employee about: when they need to go to jury service how long the trial might last. This information may...
by Patrick | Apr 11, 2022 | News
[EMPLOYMENTNZ] OPENING YOUR BUSINESS OVER THE EASTER OR ANZAC HOLIDAYS If your business is opening over the Easter and ANZAC holidays, you should be aware of the rules around employer obligations to their employees, and the ability of shops to trade. Easter and Anzac...
by Patrick | Mar 13, 2022 | News
From 1 April 20322 the minimum wage is increasing. Adult Wage from $20.00 to $21.20 per hour. This applies to staff who are 18+ years old or if you have 16-17 year olds working, that they have completed 6 months continuous service. Starting out & Training...
by Patrick | Mar 6, 2022 | News
[IRD] COVID-19 EMPLOYMENT ALLOWANCES AND REIMBURSEMENTS Go to the reference then click on the question to see the answer for the following: Question 1 – Essential workers allowance Question 2 – Working at home allowance Question 3 – Payments to cover...
by Patrick | Feb 20, 2022 | News
With COVID-19 Omicron making it’s presence felt near and far, it is a timely reminder of what financial assistance is available to employers to help pay their staff. Leave Support Scheme – is for staff who are self isolating due to positive test or...
by Patrick | Feb 15, 2022 | News
[EMPLOYMENTNZ] ASKING EMPLOYEES FOR VACCINATION INFORMATION Employers can collect information about their employees’ vaccination status for a lawful purpose Employers may ask employees whether they have been vaccinated and to provide proof of vaccination so long as...
