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  • Harassment at work

    Sexual, racial and other forms of harassment are serious issues that employers must properly investigate and act on.

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    3. Bullying, harassment and discrimination
    4. Harassment at work
    1. Bullying, harassment and discrimination
  • About ethical and sustainable work practices

    Today’s consumers, employees, procurers and investors expect businesses to treat workers fairly, ethically and sustainably. Learn about ethical and sustainable work practices and why they matter.

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    2. Fair work practices
    3. Ethical and sustainable work practices
    4. About ethical and sustainable work practices
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  • Online learning

    Learn about essential employment information in these free learning modules.

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    2. Online learning
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  • Migrant exploitation

    Migrant workers have the same minimum employment rights as New Zealand workers. If you, or someone you know, is being exploited in the workplace, you can report it to us.

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    3. Migrant exploitation
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  • Rest and breaks

    Employees must be paid rest and unpaid meal breaks. The number and duration will depend on the hours worked. Women who breastfeed or express milk can have extra breaks and facilities where practical.

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    3. Hours and breaks
    4. Rest and breaks
    1. Hours and breaks
  • Minimum wage rates and types

    Minimum wage rates are set by the government and reviewed every year.

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    2. Pay and hours
    3. Pay and wages
    4. Minimum wage
    5. Minimum wage rates and types
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  • Workplace access

    Union representatives and employers must comply with the rules in the Employment Relations Act 2000 about accessing workplaces.

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    2. Fair work practices
    3. Unions and bargaining
    4. Unions
    5. Workplace access
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  • Addressing Holidays Act non-compliance

    The Labour Inspectorate enforces and monitors compliance with minimum employment standards.

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    3. Addressing Holidays Act non-compliance
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  • What happens while on parental leave and your return

    You cannot be dismissed from your job for going on parental leave, and your employer must meet certain obligations around keeping your job open for you.

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    2. Leave and holidays
    3. Parental leave
    4. Taking parental leave
    5. What happens while on parental leave and your return
    1. Taking parental leave
  • Allowances

    An allowance is an extra payment on top of the employee’s regular pay for something specific related to their job, for example, travel costs or training. There is no legal requirement for an employer…...

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    3. Pay and wages
    4. Allowances
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