Paid Rest Breaks

Paid Rest Breaks

All employees are entitled to paid rest breaks.  This is set... read more

All employees are entitled to paid rest breaks.  This is set out in the Employment Relations Act 2000 (“the Act”)...

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General / July 25, 2017

Paying properly for public holidays this festive season

Paying properly for public holidays this festive season

The Christmas period can be a challenging time of year for employers... read more

The Christmas period can be a challenging time of year for employers trying to manage the minefield that is the...

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General / July 25, 2017

Queenstown targeted by Labour Inspectors, Immigration New Zealand and the IRD

Queenstown targeted by Labour Inspectors, Immigration New Zealand and the IRD

Over recent weeks a number of businesses in Queenstown have been... read more

Over recent weeks a number of businesses in Queenstown have been receiving visits from the Labour Inspectors (Ministry of Business,...

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General / July 25, 2017

South Island Contribution Visa

South Island Contribution Visa

On 19 April 2017, the Government announced that it will introduce... read more

On 19 April 2017, the Government announced that it will introduce a temporary residency visa for a period of 12...

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General / June 25, 2017

Obligations if providing accommodation as part of the Employment

Obligations if providing accommodation as part of the Employment

It has long been common for workers working in rural or isolated... read more

It has long been common for workers working in rural or isolated areas to be provided with accommodation during their...

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General / June 25, 2017

Parental Leave Changes Effective 1 June 2017

Parental Leave Changes Effective 1 June 2017

Parental Leave Payment Prior to June 2017, if an employee was... read more

Parental Leave Payment Prior to June 2017, if an employee was entitled to 18 weeks’ parental leave payment, the latest...

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General / June 25, 2017