Many employers and their payroll professionals are spending a lot of time and money trying to correct mistakes made from an unworkable Holidays Act 2003. This will not change until the government (or any government) shows some real courage in trying to make the Act workable and as easy as paying an employee their wage
Month: February 2018
90-day trials to be all but axed in first stage of employment law reforms
The Government is expected to all but axe the controversial 90-day trial as a result of pressure from New Zealand First, in the first tranche of employment law reforms to be announced today. The Herald understands that the 90-day trial period for new workers will only be available to a limited range of employers in the
New laws for pay equity by middle of the year
NZPPA comment: NZPPA will be watching this closely in how it may impact on payroll, we want it to work! The Government wants to introduce new legislation by mid-year to improve pay equity. Workplace Relations Minister Iain Lees-Galloway and Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter announced today that the Joint Working Group on Pay Equity Principles