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After 12 months in a job, an employee may ask their employer (in writing) to swap 1 week of their 4 weeks’ minimum statutory annual holidays entitlement for cash – although the employer may refuse and need not give a reason …

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A new median wage requirement of NZD $31 …

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Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers must be paid at or above the New Zealand minimum wage, plus 10% (currently, totalling NZD$25 …

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Starting from 1st April 2024, up to 145,000 workers who work 40 hours a week will earn an extra $18 each week before tax, as the adult minimum wage will be increased by 2% to $23 …

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The median wage rate is the minimum amount that must be paid by employers to hire migrant workers on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) …

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Although Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays, Easter Sunday is not and retail outlets may choose to open on that day if their local council allows them to do so …

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Employers may agree in writing with their employees that a public holiday will be taken off alternatively on another day …

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At the end of January 2024, applicants will be able to submit ‘Permanent Resident Visa’, ‘Second or Subsequent Resident Visa’ and ‘Variation of Travel Conditions of a resident visa’ applications electronically using the Immigration Online Platform instead of relying on a paper-based application …

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Employers must provide their employee with a written copy of their employment agreement and retain a copy of the signed terms and conditions of employment – even if not formally signed …

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A current holder of an initial Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV) may now apply for a further MEPV, at no cost, if they are unable to find a suitable job …

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From 27th November 2023, certain accredited labour hire (triangular) employment firms placing migrants in specific construction occupations will be required to have at least 35% of their labour hire workforce made up of New Zealand citizens, or permanent residents …

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Employers are now no longer able to incorporate trial periods of up to 90 days in employment agreements when hiring people on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) …

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Changes to the immigration system which have just been announced by the government include short-term basic financial support and job search assistance for people on the ‘Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV)’, an option for people on the MEPV to apply for a second MEPV if they need more time to search for a job, and the removal of the 90-day trial period for migrant workers on ‘Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV)’ …

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With the next election looming on 14th October 2023, the government is looking for popular ways to attract female votes …

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From 1st October 2023, employers in the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme must pay workers at least the minimum wage + 10% for actual hours worked …

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