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To mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the Government has announced a one-off national public holiday, to take place on Monday 26 September 2022.
New Zealand’s COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic lights) ended at 11.59pm on Monday 12 September.
The Employment Court has ruled that Carter Holt Harvey LVL did not consult adequately with its employees before requiring them to take annual leave during the nationwide Level 4 lockdown in 2020.
Enforcement action has recovered wage arrears and penalties in excess of $313,000 from the owner of Dunedin-based Romeeco Bakery.
Guidance for employees, employers, and businesses around COVID-19 and the workplace, including leave and pay entitlements, and modifying employment agreements.
Employees work in exchange for some form of payment. Pay can include wages, salary, commission and piece rates.
Early Resolution is a free phone-based service that helps resolve a workplace issue early, quickly and informally.
A personal grievance is a type of complaint that an employee may bring against a current or former employer.
Submit a Record of Settlement onlineIf you have resolved an employment relationship problem and the two parties involved have reached a settlement, you can formalise the agreement by submitting a Record of Settlement online to Employment Mediation Services for a Mediator to check and sign.
What to expect from mediation.
Draft an employment agreement.
Use our tool to determine if you or your partner are entitled to parental leave.
Overview of the minimum rights and responsibilities for employees and employers.
A guide to employees’ minimum leave and holiday entitlements.
Use this template to draw up a Record of Settlement that you can submit to Employment Mediation Services.
Please note that this content will change over time and may be out of date.
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