Online Employment Learning Modules for employers and employees
New Employment Learning Modules have just been launched. They are a valuable resource for both employees and employers to learn about your employment rights and obligations.
Fishing company to pay $122,252 for breaches in New Zealand waters
A Japanese fishing company must pay $122,252 for breaching employment law while in New Zealand’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), following a Labour Inspectorate investigation.
Inspectorate operation finds half of kiwifruit contractors in breach
A Labour Inspectorate operation targeting the kiwifruit industry in Bay of Plenty has found the majority of labour hire contractors are breaching their obligations as employers.
Hamilton car companies to pay $65,000 in penalties for employment breaches
Two car companies in Hamilton have been ordered to pay $65,000 in penalties by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA), following a Labour Inspectorate investigation.
Indian restaurant to pay $13,865.21 for employment breaches
An Indian restaurant in Timaru must pay $13,865.21 after a Labour Inspectorate investigation uncovered a string of breaches concerning three migrant workers.
West Coast dairy farm to pay $8550.84 for employment breaches
A dairy farm on the West Coast was ordered to pay $8550.84 by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) after a Labour Inspectorate investigation found them breaching their obligations.
Parental leave payments have increased as of 1 July
Parental leave payments have increased as of 1 July 2017 to reflect the 2.1 per cent rise in the average weekly earnings.
New Holidays Act 2003 guidance available online
New guidance intended to help employers, employees and payroll providers in applying aspects of the Holidays Act 2003 is now available online.
Asparagus boss to pay $58,818.02 for repeated employment failures
A labour hire company working on asparagus farms in the Waikato must pay $58,818.02 after being caught twice by the Labour Inspectorate failing to keep employment records.
Twice caught vineyard labour contractor penalised $25,000 for employment failures
A vineyard labour contractor has been penalised $25,000 by the ERA after a labour inspector found they failed to meet their obligation to keep employment records for a second time.