Posted on: Apr 12, 2016

Employment standards are requirements such as the minimum wage, annual holidays and written employment agreements. They protect vulnerable workers and help to ensure workplaces are fair and competitive.

As a result of the  Employment Standards Legislation Bill, new measures have come into force as at 1 April 2016.  Various statutes that govern the employment relationship have now been amended, including; the Holidays Act 2003, Minimum Wage Act 1983, Wages Protections Act 1983, the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 and the Employment Relations Act 2000.

It is important that employers understand what they are now obliged to do, as well as be aware of the serious consequences that may result if they do not comply. We have provided an outline of the key changes below:

It is important that employers are aware of these changes as failure to comply will be met with tougher sanctions and public shaming.

Source (and for more information): See MBIE

 

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