Do you employ migrant workers? You need to be aware of the Worker Protection (Migrant and Other Employees) Act, which comes into force on January 6. The law, which amends the Immigration Act 2009, Employment Relations Act 2000 and Companies…
Author: David Jenkins, NZPPA CEO If a business has an annual closedown, employees may have to take their annual holidays entitlement. If an employer regularly closes down for a holiday period or seasonal break and requires employees to take annual…
Author: David Jenkins, NZPPA CEO One of the main issues from a very long list of issues with the Holidays Act is the incorrect use of terms when referring to an agreed leave type when it is actually in regard…
Things to consider when deciding whether to enter the ETS With ever increasing environmental regulation, severe weather events and economic uncertainty more farmers are considering adding or increasing their forestry footprint. Some things to consider when making this decision are…
In April 2022 the Government proposed new trust disclosure rules. These new rules were then passed into law 5 days later. The new rules allow the Inland Revenue to collect consistent data so that they can see to what extent there…
First, let’s talk Covid The two most important things to remember are: a) Retain any documentation you have surrounding payments and subsidies you’ve received from Inland Revenue or MSD. b) Got employees working from home? The 2021 COVID-19 Protection…
Keeping track of employees’ time and then feeding all that info into your payroll system – not the most efficient use of your time, you’re thinking!? These days we have the technology to improve so many things, surely this also…
Matariki celebrations now come with an official public holiday. If you want more detail on how the dates were decided, the Advisory Committee’s report explains the methodology behind its recommendation to the government, and we’ve posted that on our website…
Getting vaccinated is a personal choice, but if you want to support your employees to make informed decisions, make sure they know where to find the facts. Take care what you share Not everything online is factual and accurate. We…
Under the Holidays Increasing Sick Leave Amendment Bill, which passed its final reading on May 19, employee paid sick leave increases to 10 days per year from July 24. Employees are able to take up to 10 days' sick leave after…