Proposed changes to employment standards will make employer requirements clearer, says BusinessNZ.
Wages
Wage growth needs productivity growth
The latest study by the Productivity Commission is a useful, although partial, insight into the economy, says BusinessNZ.
Court of Appeal: more work required
BusinessNZ has expressed caution regarding today’s judgement in the Terranova pay equity case.
Greens employment policy would mean less jobs
Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says the Greens’ proposal to raise minimum wages, remove youth rates, require redundancy packages for all workers and remove trial periods would significantly add to the costs and risks of employing.
Two levels of minimum wage under Labour
Labour’s immigration policy would create two different levels of minimum wage, says BusinessNZ.
Taxing employee allowances – more work needed to get a better approach
BusinessNZ is not convinced of the merits of IRD proposals for taxing employee allowances.
Starting-out wage will benefit NZ economy, communities
A starting-out wage will help get more young people into jobs, says BusinessNZ.
Central wage fixing completely unacceptable
‘Under the radar’ moves towards central wage fixing are completely unacceptable, says BusinessNZ.
Balancing act in minimum wage change
The current environment makes adjusting the minimum wage a difficult balancing act and today’s increase of 25 cents is probably reasonable in the circumstances, says BusinessNZ.
Holidays Act review welcomed
BusinessNZ has welcomed the appointment of a working group to review the Holidays Act 2003.
Calculating pay over the Christmas and New Year holidays
A general guide for employers to calculating pay over the coming Christmas and New Year holidays.