NZPPA gets many questions about different ACC situations and their relationship with the Holidays Act. I will only discuss a workplace accident and apply the ACC standard scheme (pay 80%
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PAYING EMPLOYEES DURING AND AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER
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
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
UPDATED 2024 – DON’T MUCK AROUND WITH THE MINIMUM WAGE IN PAYROLL!
Author: David Jenkins, NZPPA CEO On an ongoing basis, I receive questions coming through to the NZPPA PayTech adviceline on the application of the minimum wage in payroll. The majority
STEPS IN NEW PAYROLL SELECTION & MAKING A PAYROLL PROVIDER MORE ACCOUNTABLE
Author: David Jenkins, NZPPA CEO I am regularly contacted by employers looking for a new payroll system. NZPPA sees a high level of dissatisfaction (negatively) with payroll systems in New
Updated – Employee Movements – What Payroll Needs to Know
Author: David Jenkins, NZPPA CEO At various times, an employee will move within the business, leave the business, or even leave the country. This could be with the same company,
PROVIDING ADDITIONAL LEAVE & PAYMENTS WHILE THE EMPLOYEE IS ON PARENTAL LEAVE
Author: David Jenkins, NZPPA CEO Like my previous article on additional leave on top of what is provided under the Holidays Act, many employers also offer additional leave and payments
Open Letter – THE FAILED EXPERIMENT OF THE HOLIDAYS ACT 2003
I have written this article for NZPPA members on what we need in payroll from any new replacement to the present Holidays Act, but I have forwarded it to you
ADDITIONAL LEAVE PROVIDED ON TOP OF THE HOLIDAYS ACT – GET IT RIGHT IN PAYROLL
One of the catchphrases often heard about the Holidays Act is that it is “A minimum entitlement Act.” Another is, “As an employer, you can always do better than the
COMPANY ANNIVERSARY DATES: WHY SHOULD THEY NOT BE USED IN PAYROLL?
Author: David Jenkins NZPPA, CEO This is another updated article from way back in 2017, but again, we get asked about this regularly. There is still a lot of confusion
PAYING OVERTIME WHEN ON A SALARY – WHY?
Author: David Jenkins NZPPA,CEO This is another updated article from way back in 2017, but again, we get asked about this regularly. The purpose of a salary is to pay
NZPPA LETTER TO THE MINISTER – WHY PROVIDING PAYSLIPS SHOULD BE A LEGAL REQUIREMENT
Around around the merry-go-round. The following letter was sent to the then-minister back in 2019; it was resent in 2022 to the new Minister, and now, in 2024, we will
WHY SEPARATING LEAVE ENTITLEMENT PROVIDED BY LEGISLATION AND BY AGREEMENT IS IMPORTANT FOR PAYROLL TO DO
Updated article and republished because we are getting a lot of questions on this presently Author: David Jenkins. NZPPA CEO The Holidays Act is a minimum entitlement piece of legislation
THE FORGOTTEN ACT: THE WAGES PROTECTION ACT 1983
Another area we get lots of questions on has also been updated. Author: David Jenkins, NZPPA CEO One Act that has a big impact on payroll is the Wages Protection
Open Letter – We need your help to resolve the issues with the Holidays Act
1 February 2024 Right Honourable Brooke van Velden Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Private Bag 18888 Parliament Buildings Wellington 6160 Dear Minister Open Letter – We need your help