Have your say on the New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme
Source: Employment New Zealand
Every year, more than 100,000 New Zealanders are made redundant, laid off, or have to stop working because of a health...
Courier drivers who think they may be misclassified as contractors encouraged to come forward
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Labour Inspectorate is running a national campaign focusing on the employment status of courier drivers who may be missing out...
Standing against bullying by wearing pink
Source: Employment New Zealand
Every year, one in 10 workers in New Zealand report bullying at work.
21 May 2021 is Pink Shirt Day. The day...
Government announces COVID-19 workplace vaccination legislation
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Government has announced new legislation outlining workplace vaccination requirements, taking the next step in stopping the spread of COVID-19.
The Government...
Temporary collective bargaining changes will be removed
Source: Employment New Zealand
The government has decided that the temporary modifications to collective bargaining rules that were made in response to COVID-19 will be...
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...
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...
Planning the perfect Christmas party
Source: Employment New Zealand
We’re not party planners, but these tips can help you arrange a Christmas party that is safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Christmas...
Labour Inspectorate concludes inquiry into Gloriavale
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Labour Inspectorate has found that the members of the Gloriavale Christian community cannot currently be considered employees under New Zealand...
Are your employment agreements up to date?
Source: Employment New Zealand
Following the recent minimum wage increase, now is the ideal time for you as an employer to ensure your business’s employment...
Ex-Kiwifruit contractor to pay $276,000 for exploiting migrant workers
Source: Employment New Zealand
A former Bay of Plenty kiwifruit labour contractor and its former owner have been ordered to pay more than $250,000 by...
Grower to pay $50,000 in owed pay to workers
Source: Employment New Zealand
Canterbury horticulture employer Christopher Gray, trading as Motukarara Asparagus, has been ordered by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) to repay nearly...
