Most New Zealanders will miss out on a holiday next year when Anzac Day and Easter Monday fall on the same day – but a precedent-setting agreement for metal workers
Month: July 2010
Sick leave – a problem, or hypochondria?
There is a well known saying: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it… And I can’t help but think that it may have some application in relation to the Government’s
Former staff get payout
By Rachel Grunwell TVNZ is paying out thousands of dollars to hundreds of current and former staff after mistakes were made in bonus and other payments. More than 200 existing
[DOL] Wondering who pays for parental leave?
To help employers, we’ve put together simple answers to four commonly asked questions. Who pays for parental leave?Paid Parental Leave is paid by the IRD. It is NOT paid by the employer.
NZ parental leave ‘middling’
Despite playing catch-up with most of the developed world, New Zealand is still only a middling performer when it comes to parental leave provisions, according to a new study. However,
Sick leave change ‘not major’
Employees should not be worried about getting a medical certificate if they are genuinely unwell, Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson says. \”It shouldn’t worry any employee who is not trying to
Holiday Act Update
At the National Party’s conference the Government announced changes to the Holidays Act, including being able to trade the fourth week of holiday leave for cash, if employers and employees
All new workers set to face 90-day trial
The Government is planning to allow all companies to have 90-day trials for new workers and wants to give employers the power to keep unions out of the workplace. Unions
Labour law changes promote growth – Key
Sweeping changes to labour laws, including changing the test for reasonable dismissal to make it easier for employers to fire workers, have been announced by the Government today. At the
Kiwibank calls for compulsory KiwiSaver membership
The boss of state-owned Kiwibank wants people to be compelled to join KiwiSaver, with individual contributions rising gradually over the next decade or two to reach 10 per cent of
[IRD] July 2010 – Read the update on Budget tax changes
In this issue you can read the update on Budget tax changes, GST Budget changes, company changes from the Budget, other Budget changes, using codes when making your electronic payments,
[IRD] July 2010 – GST: Time of supply and payments of deposits
The latest issue of the Tax Information Bulletin Vol 22, No 6 (July 2010) is now available at www.ird.govt.nz/tib In this issue you can read about: – determinations on
[IRD] July 2010 – this issue has been amended
The July issue of Agents Answers has been amended after it was found that one section needed further clarification. The revised PDF is dated 9 July and is available
McDonald’s backs revised work conditions bill
2:30 PM Thursday Jul 1, 2010 Representatives from McDonald’s have thrown their weight behind a bill which aims to remove some of the rules around rest and meal breaks in
[IRD] June 2010 – It’s tax time
In this issue you can read about, It’s tax time, tax credits for donations, childcare and housekeeping, applying for Working for Families Tax Credits, updating your subscription details, go online
[IRD] 2011 Payroll Specification Update
The updated 2011 payroll specification to include changes announced in the May 2010 budget is now available to be downloaded from the IRD website. The URL link to this document
[IRD] July 2010 – Tax agents and personal debt
In this issue you can read about tax agents and personal debt, standard-cost adjustments, ACC levies and special tax codes, mileage rates for motor vehicles, revised disputes resolution process, questions