As from 01 April 2011 employees and employers can negotiate the cashing up of one weeks annual leave. This leave is not accrued leave but outstanding leave ( leave that is 12 months old) see the link below for further info. Ezypay can send you a Cash-Up holiday Consent Form – just send an email […]
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Minimum Rate Increases from 01 April 2011
The Minimum Adult Wage increases from $12.75 to $13.00 per hour from 01 April 2011 for all employees 16 or over who are not a new Entrant or a Trainee. The New Entrant and Minimum Training Wage will increase to $10.40 per hour from 01 April 2011.
We are closed on Friday March 18th
Friday March 18th has been designated a special one-off Public Holiday for Canterbury so we can reflect on what we have been through and remember those who have died in the earthquake. Our offices will be closed on Friday so all our staff can attend a memorial function in Hagley Park.
The Christchurch Earthquake – how we survived.
A number of client’s have asked us how we managed to get operational again so quickly when compared to other CBD based businesses which were not so lucky, so I thought the best way would be to outline what we put in place after the first earthquake that we were able to put into operation after the […]
Staff Issues during an Emergency
The Canterbury Chamber of Commerce has put together a useful document of things you can and can’t do in relation to you staff in the event of an emergency. You can read the article HERE!
Kohler New Zealand helps out in Christchurch
Christchurch residents desperate for a long, hot shower will be in for a treat from Monday (7 March). Kohler New Zealand Ltd, manufacturers of Englefield bathroomware, are sending New Zealand’s largest purpose-built mobile shower to the Canterbury region. Housed within a massive 14 metre truck and trailer, the unit contains 14 showers, holds 6,000 litres […]
Minimum Wage Increases 01 April 2011
The Minister of Labour has annouced increases to the minimum wage rates. From 01 April the adult minimum will increase to $13.00 per hour. The new entrants and the training rate increases to $10.40 per hour. For more info go to the Depatment of labour website : http://www.ers.dol.govt.nz/
Changes to Employment Relations and Holidays Acts
The Government has passed amendments to the Employment Relations and Holidays Act. Most of the changes won’t take affect until April 2011 but some take affect immediately. Read a summary of the changes HERE!
Planning your Holiday Payrolls
We are quickly approaching that time of year again when our office looks like a paper mountain. The Holiday season may be a welcome break for everyone (us included) but the weeks approaching Christmas are the busiest time of year for us as we have to process multiple payrolls for many clients. Those clients that close down […]
Saving Money with Payroll Processing
No-one really realises how much time and money is tied up with internal payroll operations until they relinquish control of their wages to a standalone company. The investment in person hours, money and knowledge is staggering. So staggering, in fact, that payroll outsourcing is, almost without exception, an easy and highly recommended way to start […]