The Labour Party says it will lift the minimum wage, make trial periods fairer, and set minimum pay standards for each industry if it comes into power in September. The party released its industrial relations policy today, saying it would ensure that working people received a greater share of New Zealand’s economic growth. Labour leader […]
Month: June 2017
MBIE looking for a new payroll? Is this a joke?
According to a recent RFI announcement MBIE is looking for a new payroll solution. This is after being found to be non-compliant with the requirements of the Holidays Act 2003 early in 2016. The enforcers of the Holidays Act were found to be wanting in how they pay their own staff! Since last year there […]
Paying overtime when on a salary – WHY?
The purpose of a salary is to pay an all-inclusive rate that is a fixed regular payment to an employee for the work they perform. It allows a business to plan and forecast for labour costs on an annual basis and can also provide concise data for business planning over the coming years as the […]