Employment New Zealand

Have you run out of leave? But need to take some time off? While it’s not guaranteed, you could request to take leave without pay from your employer. You can then take unpaid leave if your employer agrees. More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gq4mmimi

Did you know that if the birth mother and their partner meet the eligibility for parental leave payments and agree, the birth mother may be able to transfer some or all of their payment entitlement to their partner? Find out more information about parental leave payments and eligibility here:https://bit.ly/401gZXP

If you've been looking for a sign to book some ‘me time’ then consider this it. You can find more about annual leave (annual holidays) here: https://bit.ly/3L9nS1a

New year, new mahi? Your employer must give you a written employment agreement. You can negotiate additional terms and conditions in the agreement with your employer. Even if they are not written in the agreement – you are still entitled to the minimum employment rights set in the law. Read more about this and what to expect here: https://bit.ly/3DmOFq1

Have you ever wondered why we have anniversary days in New Zealand? Provincial anniversary days are generally observed on the Monday nearest to the actual day. Local custom and historical precedence can lead to observance on other days. Do you know when your province’s next anniversary day is? Find it here: https://bit.ly/4dXDaSO

Feel like you've done your dash in your current job? 🤔 Do you know what you need to do when it’s time to resign? You can find all the information here: https://bit.ly/4dTSsb6

Look out for each other at work. Everyone in a workplace, both employees and employers, have rights and responsibilities towards each other. 🤝 You can read more about your rights and responsibilities here: https://bit.ly/3U0JFNy

As a business owner or manager, you need to be ready for the minimum wage rates increase from 1 April 2025. - Adult minimum wage will go up from $23.15 to $23.50 per hour. - Starting-out and training minimum wage will go up from $18.52 to $18.80 per hour. Find out how to prepare for the increases: https://bit.ly/49Iispk

Kia ora 👋 Our call centre will be closed from 5pm, 24 December to 8am, 3 January. If you have questions about your rights or responsibilities over this time, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/fMqWnSQ Until then, we hope you have a happy holiday period!

The NZ public holidays for December 2024 are: 🎅 Wed 25 Dec – Christmas Day Thu 26 Dec – Boxing Day The NZ public holidays for January 2025 are: Wed 1 Jan – New Year’s Day Thu 2 Jan – Day after New Year’s Day The January anniversary public holidays are: Mon 20 Jan – Wellington only Mon 27 Jan – Auckland and Northland only See all NZ public holidays and anniversary dates for 2024–2025: https://bit.ly/4dXDaSO