Author: David Jenkins, NZPPA CEO One unique situation payroll may find itself supporting employees through is during and after a natural disaster. Payroll is a business-critical activity, and payroll and
Year: 2025
Extra Pays – Very important follow up from yesterday’s webinar – PLEASE READ!
On 1 April 2025, the way extra pay is calculated regarding a termination was changed to look at 2 pay periods rather than 4 weeks, for the annualisation part of
Daylight Saving Changes and Its Impact On Payroll
The Time Act 1974 set the rules in regard to daylight saving and what an employer needs to paid employees working during that time. 5. Effect of commencement and cessation
ACC Rates of Levy and Maximum Liable Income (1 April 2025)
Earners’ levy is charged at a flat rate (GST-inclusive), which can change yearly. There is a maximum amount of income that earners’ levy is charged on (see below). Any salary
Setting the ESCT Rate
Setting the ESCT rate for the next tax year is a 1 April payroll activity. This is an automated system activity in some payroll systems, whereas in others, it must
Minimum Wage Act 1983
The minimum wage rates are reviewed annually, with any increases taking effect on April 1st. Adult $23.50 Starting Out Wage Workers & Training $18.80 From the 1st of April 2025,
Open Letter to the Right Honourable Brooke Van Velden on Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Fundamental Principles for Any New Holidays Act
Author: David Jenkins, NZPPA CEO Dear Minister, I have been involved in the payroll industry for over 30 years at all levels. I formed the New Zealand Payroll Practitioners Association