Legal case of interest: Applying commission in calculating ordinary weekly pay
Source: Employment New Zealand
This case looks into whether productivity or incentive-based payments were a regular part of an employee’s pay for the purposes of...
Large groups of workers still paid below minimum wage
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Labour Inspectorate has found 136 businesses across Auckland and Northland that were paying workers below the minimum wage over the...
The minimum wage increased on 1 April
Source: Employment New Zealand
The minimum wage has increased today with effect from 1 April 2021.
The adult minimum wage increased from $18.90 to $20.00 per...
Top five employment tips for Christmas you need to know
Source: Employment New Zealand
These top five employment tips can help employers and employees prepare for the Christmas period.
1. A business may close down over...
Workers’ rights key consideration for consumers
Source: Employment New Zealand
Knowing a business treats its workers fairly, “always or most of the time” is a key factor for consumers when deciding...
COVID-19 vaccination and employment implications
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) will soon be updating businesses and workers with guidance about the upcoming COVID-19...
Five employment tips for public holidays over Christmas and New Year
Source: Employment New Zealand
These are five things to note for employers and employees to prepare for the upcoming holiday season.
1. A business may close...
Have you say – bullying and harassment at work
Source: Employment New Zealand
MBIE is releasing an Issues Paper on bullying and harassment (including sexual harassment) at work in New Zealand.
We particularly want to...
More employment protections for security officers
Source: Employment New Zealand
Security officers will soon receive additional protections in their job in restructuring situations.
The Employment Relations Order 2021 (Extending Part 6A Protections...
How to enforce a payment from an employment dispute
Source: Employment New Zealand
You have been through a dispute resolution process with your employer; they have agreed to compensate you, but you haven’t received...
Sick leave increasing to 10 days – are you ready for the change?
Source: Employment New Zealand
The minimum sick leave entitlement is increasing from 5 to 10 days per year from 24 July 2021. Employees will get...
Thirsty Liquor Tokoroa loses alcohol license after employment law non-compliance
Source: Employment New Zealand
The South Waikato District Licensing Committee has declined an application for a liquor license renewal sought by Two Brothers Wholesale Limited,...
