Minimum Wage Increase Minimum Wage – From 1st April 2009 There are three groups to calculate minimum wages for. These are the ‘Adult Minimum Wage’, ‘New Entrant’s Minimum Wage’ and ‘Training Minimum Wage’. Adult Minimum Wage This applies to all workers who are 16 years old and over who are not new entrants or trainees. […]
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Handling PAYE payments
We have been fielding a large number of calls lately and one common question seems to be how we handle PAYE payments as a number of bureaus are taking the Gross pay from their clients, hanging onto the money, and then paying the IRD when due. Our preference is that you, the client, handles the […]
Ezypay Coffee Morning with ACC
Nick Hau from ACC came along this morning to Ezypay’s coffee morning at Le Cafe for an informal discussion with our clients. Nick gave us a informative insight into ACC and why we need to pay our ACC levies and how they are utilised. It certainly gave me a better understanding of where our hard […]
Swamped with calls
Since it was made public that MYOB was discontinuing their Payroll Bureau service we have been swamped with calls. We have already had a number of confirmed new clients (from MYOB) but Paula is finding it hard to get any work done as the phones keep ringing from MYOB customers. We are working closely with […]
Are you a MYOB payroll bureau customer?
If you are one of the MYOB payroll bureau customers don’t panic! Here at Ezypay we use the same software that MYOB has been using so can have your payroll up and running quickly at a minimal cost. Give Paula a call on 0800 399 729 to discuss your requirements and check out what our current […]
KiwiSaver
As from 01/07/09 if a KiwiSaver member passes away the beneficiary of the will is able to claim $15,000 of the members contribution without having to await probate.
Employees must be given time off to vote
The Electoral Act 1993 states if an employee ( who is elegible to vote) is unable to vote before they commence work on an election day, they must be permmitted to leave work no later than 3pm that day in order to vote. If their working day is not finished their wages must not be […]
All payments must be made on termination
Employees must be paid when they terminate (or in the next normal payrun) all wages, holiday pay or money outstanding as per the Wages Protection Act 1983. An Employer may not deduct any money without the employees consent .This should be stated in the employees contract and signed by both parties.
In Lieu of Notice Payments
In Lieu of Notice payments can be paid to an employee if the employer requests the employee to leave immediately once notice has been given. The number of weeks to be paid is specified in the employment contract which should have been signed by both parties. Conversely, the employer may make deductions from the employees […]
Student Loans – 10% bonus
Early repayments of $500 or more in any tax year off a student loan will earn a 10% bonus. In some cases it may be worth accepting the offer. However, don’t overlook the time value of the money.