Partial strikes are industrial actions that involve employees still working, but there is a reduction in the employee’s normal output, rate of work or a breach of the employee’s employment agreement.
The new rules give employers two new options for making pay deductions in the case of a partial strike.
- Deduct 10% of the employee's pay for the period of the partial strike, or
- Make a proportional deduction, calculated using a specific method set out in the legislation at section 95C of the Employment Relations Act.
The employer must give notice of a pay deduction to the employee who is or will be participating in the partial strike. If the employee has concerns with the pay deduction, they will need to communicate with the employer through their union.
For more information visit: