Leave entitlement & Public Holiday’s refresher
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Most New Zealanders will take annual leave during summer. There are also a few public holidays coming up. But what leave are employees entitled to? Here’s a refresher ahead of…
Preview: Law Changes for 2021
New tax rate for Kiwi’s top earners The new 39% top tax rate bill has made law. From 1 April 2021, Kiwis with a personal income over $180,000 will be…
The Ten Things You Must Include in an Employment Agreement
Getting a new team member on board is exciting! An employment agreement is crucial for a great start to a long and healthy working relationship. Every employee must have a…
Triangular Employment Amendment Act 2019
An amendment to the Employment Relations Act 2019 came into force on 28 June 2020. It enables an employee to include a ‘controlling third party’ in a personal grievance claim.…
How to support your team remotely during COVID-19 lockdown
During the last few weeks, all of our work environments have changed dramatically. A large part of the workforce has moved to working remotely from home and while some may already…
Include the 2020 minimum wage rise in your budget
In December 2018 the government of New Zealand has confirmed that the adult minimum wage will increase from $17.70 to $18.90 on 1 April 2020. Those on the starting-out and…