The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister has announced that the adult minimum wage will be rising to $23.15 per hour from 1 April 2024. – a 2% increase from the current hourly rate of $22.70. Brooke van Velden had initially proposed a 1.3% increase, while the...
Does your business use both employees and contractors? It’s important to distinguish between them as they are paid and taxed differently. Despite what you may call the individual concerned, that description is not definitive. If the status of the worker is questioned...
What happens if, after you offer a person a job something comes to light that makes you change your mind? Whether that is the result of reference checking or changes within the company that mean you can’t take anyone new on. Can you just get in touch and say, “Sorry,...
When you’re calculating pay rises, it’s important to think about more than just how much you can afford. You also need to consider the true cost of replacing that employee. Low pay rises can be unexpectedly expensive It’s surprisingly common for businesses to offer...
Whether it’s for reaching a sales target, a birthday, Christmas or just to say thanks, sometimes you want to buy gifts for your employees. Although it’s a nice gesture, as a business owner it can be unexpectedly complex to provide staff perks. Perks like subsidised...
Has your business been impacted by the recent extreme weather event? The North Island’s recent extreme weather event has had a devastating impact on many businesses. Now as the weather clears many are still dealing with flooding, access, slips, loss of stock and sales...
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