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The Government confirmed today that the adult minimum wage will increase, from $18.90 to $20.00 per hour on 1 April 2021. The starting-out and training minimum wage rates will also increase on 1 April 2021, from $15.12 to $16.00 per hour. As an employer, you need to ensure your payroll systems and processes are updated. […]
We’re not party planners, but these tips can help you arrange a Christmas party that is safe and enjoyable for everyone. Christmas parties are a good way for staff to unwind and to celebrate the achievements of the year. Even if the party is not at the workplace, or is outside of work hours, employers […]
These top five employment tips can help employers and employees prepare for the Christmas period. 1. A business may close down over the holiday period Businesses can have an ‘annual closedown’ for their whole business or a part of it, but they must give at least 14 days’ notice in writing. If a business closes […]
If you are thinking about offering or doing an internship, here’s a few things to look out for. For workers and students, internship can be an excellent way to gain experience and new skills that lead to better career prospects. However, this is a grey area where some employers may, knowingly or not, break the […]
Head along to Citizen Advice Bureau free session:Thursday 26 November 2020, 5.30pm – 7.30pm Supper Room, Queenstown Memorial Centre Register at: https://events.humanitix.com/migrant-connect-free… Or Email: [email protected] or Call: 03 442 6799
The funding has been allocated as follows: $1,056,320 awarded to eight businesses $412,260 awarded to six community groups and charities $909,320 awarded to five unions The successful initiatives are based across New Zealand and aim to support workers and businesses adversely affected by COVID-19. The initiatives targeting workers, including Māori, Pasifika, youth, migrant workers and […]
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From today’s Budget: $433 million for new jobs in regional environmental projects $315 million biosecurity, including weed and pest control. $200 million for DOCs Jobs for Nature Fund $154 million for new jobs enhancing biodiversity on public and private land Budget 2020 will create almost 11,000 new jobs in regional New Zealand to restore our […]
Thousands upon thousands of migrant workers who kept Queenstown’s tourism machine booming are now out of work. Covid-19 has literally destroyed the town’s tourism industry – almost overnight. From three million visitors each year – to the current zero. Many migrant workers have been here for years – they call this place home. Should New Zealand simply send […]