Legal case of interest: Applying commission in calculating ordinary weekly pay
This case looks into whether productivity or incentive-based payments were a regular part of an employee’s pay for the purposes of calculating ordinary weekly pay under the Holidays Act 2003.
ERA penalises Brews Liquor stores $34,000 for migrant worker exploitation
The liquor retail sector is once again in the spotlight for disregarding minimum employment standards.
ERA orders Dunedin bakery to pay $299k after Labour Inspectorate investigation
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has ordered the Dunedin based Romeeco Bakery owner to pay $299,038 in arrears and penalties.
Government announces COVID-19 workplace vaccination legislation
The Government has announced new legislation outlining workplace vaccination requirements, taking the next step in stopping the spread of COVID-19.
Ten important facts every business and their employees should know about the COVID-19 Delta variant and the workplace
Here are 10 essential facts that employers and employees should know about their employment rights and responsibilities in the current COVID-19 Delta variant workplace environment.