Most people understand that the agreed hourly rate or salary paid to an employee is just the start when it comes to determining the actual cost. As you start adding in leave entitlements, Kiwisaver, training, ACC etc, the costs start going up and up. It’s really important to know the real cost of employing staff, […]
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Stop with the nonsense: Just tell the truth about why you won’t get a COVID vaccination – from USA TODAY
Stop with the nonsense: Just tell the truth about why you won’t get a COVID vaccination The most honest statement for anyone still resisting a vaccine is, “I don’t want to” and that’s it. Check out this story on usatoday.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/09/14/covid-vaccines-just-tell-the-truth-about-why-you-arent-vaccinated-nicki-minaj/8333968002/
Entitled, Accrued and Advanced leave – what is the difference?
We get a lot of questions around the labels used in payroll to describe Annual Leave so the following will hopefully help. Entitled, Accrued, and Advanced are used to define the different elements of Annual Leave. To understand them you first must remember that an employee’s Annual Leave year runs for a 12 month period […]
Common Immigration questions
The following is an article produced by Duncan Cotterill. The original post can be found HERE. Immigration law FAQs Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Our immigration team has compiled a selection of frequently asked questions and answers, which may be useful for businesses with immigration questions. These are hypothetical scenarios, and the advice is, of course, […]
How does New Zealand compare with other Countries around Sick Leave
With the changes to Sick Leave about to take effect in New Zealand, I thought it might be interesting to see how we compare with other countries. The following information was taken from this website L&E Global and as such we do not guarantee its accuracy and some may have changed due to Covid. Country […]
Minimum Sick Leave Entitlement increases from 5 to 10 days after July 24th, 2021
It is now confirmed that from 24 July 2021, minimum sick leave entitlements will increase to 10 days per year. Employees will get the extra five days when they reach their next entitlement date – either after reaching 6 months’ employment or on their sick leave entitlement anniversary (12 months after they were last entitled […]
April 2021 Tax Changes
ACC Earner Levy Threshold – There are no changes to the ACC Earner Levy Threshold this year. Student Loan Threshold – The Student Loan Threshold has increased to $20, 280 and the required deduction remains at 12%. New Top Tax Rate – A new Main Tax Rate of 39% takes effect from $180,000. New Extra […]
Minimum Rate to Increase to $20 per hour from April 1st, 2021
The Government has confirmed it will raise the minimum wage to $20 per hour from April 1, 2021. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood said “There are many Kiwis who earn the minimum wage that have gone above and beyond in our fight against COVID. I think everyone agrees those who served us so well […]
Covid19 – Worker’s rights and wage subsidy questions and answers
This was an article on Stuff yesterday – https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120718939/coronavirus-workers-rights-and-wage-subsidy-questions-answered?cid=app-android It is well worth a read as it answers a number of frequently asked questions.
Covid19 – Information from IRD re Tax Implications of the Wage Subsidy
Your COVID-19 questions Please ensure you keep up to date with clarification about the changes we are implementing to respond to the COVID-19 event please review all information here Large employers with questions about accessing the wage subsidy should visit: https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/covid-19-largeemployers.html Wage and Leave Subsidies Inland Revenue would strongly encourage employers to pass the wage […]