Q: I have an employee whose employment with our company is secondary.

He injured himself at his primary employment and has successfully lodged an ACC claim.

What is our responsibility in relation to this employee’s income?

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A: Typically, the employer of the moment (Employer A) has to pay 80% of lost earnings for the first week. ACC pays 80% from week 2 until recovery. If the employee has a second job with Employer B, Employer A is liable to add 80% of the earnings from that employment as well.