Employment New Zealand

Employment New Zealand Everything you need to know about employment in New Zealand.

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Natural disasters⛈️can be highly disruptive, but minimum employment rights still apply, no matter the impact to the busi...
25/06/2026

Natural disasters⛈️can be highly disruptive, but minimum employment rights still apply, no matter the impact to the business.

Be prepared before the unexpected happens.
Read the guidelines below ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4rThfTM

Not all pay is the same - some roles come with allowances. 🪙 Whether it's for travel, uniforms, or special duties, allow...
23/06/2026

Not all pay is the same - some roles come with allowances. 🪙 Whether it's for travel, uniforms, or special duties, allowances must be handled correctly. Check out the common allowances.
👉 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Y6AfCg

Parental leave payments are increasing from 1 July 2026.• The maximum weekly payment will increase from $788.66 to $811....
23/06/2026

Parental leave payments are increasing from 1 July 2026.

• The maximum weekly payment will increase from $788.66 to $811.05.
• The minimum weekly payment will increase from $235.00 to $239.50.

Parental leave payments are weekly payments for a continuous period of up to 26 weeks to support people who are taking time off work to care for a new child. These payments are made by Inland Revenue.

The payments are government-funded, but employers can also provide employer-funded payments as part of your employment agreement.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4vspZmf

Employment records contain sensitive personal information. 📊Employers must handle this data with care and comply with pr...
16/06/2026

Employment records contain sensitive personal information. 📊
Employers must handle this data with care and comply with privacy laws because protecting privacy is part of a respectful workplace. Know your responsibilities ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4bNNZYp

Casual and part-time work aren’t the same and the law treats them differently. ⚖️From leave entitlements to ending emplo...
15/06/2026

Casual and part-time work aren’t the same and the law treats them differently. ⚖️
From leave entitlements to ending employment, it’s important to get it right.
Employers and employees should both understand the difference. Get the facts:
https://bit.ly/3NMk8Ye

The FIFA World Cup starts today. ⚽ Just as teams score their goals, you could too, by investing in your personal develop...
11/06/2026

The FIFA World Cup starts today. ⚽ Just as teams score their goals, you could too, by investing in your personal development. Goals can help by boosting skills, confidence, and job satisfaction. 🎉
Support your growth with clear development plans today ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4hfvL3X

Workplace disagreements happen but they don’t have to escalate. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽Whether you’re an employer or an employee, there ar...
09/06/2026

Workplace disagreements happen but they don’t have to escalate. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽
Whether you’re an employer or an employee, there are practical steps you can take to work through issues early and constructively.
Find guidance and support to help you navigate disputes below:
https://bit.ly/3HWTKb7

An Auckland-based landscaping company that made a migrant worker pay almost $45,000 for a job in New Zealand has been or...
03/06/2026

An Auckland-based landscaping company that made a migrant worker pay almost $45,000 for a job in New Zealand has been ordered by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) to repay the money.

The Labour Inspectorate says charging workers for jobs is illegal and has no place in New Zealand.

Read more here➡️ https://bit.ly/4o5iGhj

Did you know you don’t get sick leave straight away when you start a new job?You become eligible after 6 months, and the...
02/06/2026

Did you know you don’t get sick leave straight away when you start a new job?
You become eligible after 6 months, and then you get more every year after that.
Find out more below ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3XJm46r

The owner of a now-liquidated kiwifruit contracting company has been ordered to pay $40,000 in penalties by the Employme...
28/05/2026

The owner of a now-liquidated kiwifruit contracting company has been ordered to pay $40,000 in penalties by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) for exploiting migrant workers, including requiring one to pay more than $23,000 to secure his job.
Read more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/49u098C

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