Three superettes in South Auckland have been ordered to pay a total of $57,000 in penalties for employment law breaches. The companies failed to provide the minimum wage, annual holidays, public holidays and alternative holidays to two former employees. The breaches also included failure to keep and maintain compliant wages, time, holiday and leave records, as well as failure to provide an employment agreement.
 

 

Do you know the difference between an employee and a contractor? Each has their own legal rights and responsibilities, so it is important you know the difference.
 

As an employer, you are required to keep accurate records. Good record-keeping makes sure that an employee's pay and leave are correct, prevents misunderstandings and protects you and the employee if there is a problem.
 

The Employment Mediation Service has been working hard to deal with the number of additional cases following the COVID-19 lockdown. Depending on the type of application, people who apply for mediation can now expect to wait on average between 12 and 20 working days to access the service. Employers and employees also now have the option of attending mediation in-person, online or via telephone. Online mediation is an excellent option for parties from different locations and often means quicker access to the service.