Now, let’s start with a few statements to frame the background of this post. The Holidays Act is unworkable because it is overly complex and lacks clear definitions. In addition, MBIE can tell you that you are not compliant, but can’t tell you how to get it right. The Act won’t change in the near […]
Month: August 2017
IMPORTANT FOR NZ PAYROLL: FEEDBACK SOUGHT ON OPTIONS TO TRIM EMPLOYER PAYE COSTS
Revenue Minister Judith Collins has welcomed the release of a tax officials’ paper, seeking feedback on options to reduce the cost to employers of administering PAYE information. “We are aware that certain aspects of PAYE, such as correcting simple errors and sending that information to Inland Revenue, are still largely manual. This can impose excessive […]
SICK AND BEREAVEMENT LEAVE FOR PETS, REALLY!
Now for something different. At NZPPA on a regular basis this question comes up: Can an employee take sick or bereavement leave provided under the Holidays Act for their pets? The short answer is no. If you classify your employees as pets well that is a totally different problem altogether and is not the focus […]