Holidays Act
Thousands of healthcare workers underpaid for seven years
Up to 15 thousand workers at the country's largest health care provider have been underpaid for seven years. HealthCare New Zealand provides nursing, disability, mental health and rehabilitation… Audio
9000 Corrections staff to get holiday pay arrears this year
The Corrections Department aims to begin paying back staff for any shortfalls due to complications with the Holidays Act later this year.
Costly MBIE pay mistakes
Holiday pay mistakes affecting more than 9000 government workers are expected to cost at least $10 million to set right.
Holidays Act no longer fit for purpose - businesses
Businesses are calling for the Holidays Act to be rewritten, saying it's too complicated and costs them time and money. Audio
Holiday legislation 'too complicated'
Businesses are calling for the Holidays Act to be simplified, saying it's too hard for employers to get their heads around.
Reimburse workers for holiday pay mistakes, urge unions
Unions are urging the government to make sure workers underpaid for holiday entitlements are reimbursed. Audio
24,000 employees underpaid under Holidays Act
Investigations have revealed that the number of employees underpaid in breach of the Holidays Act may be more widespread than imagined. Audio
Thousands affected by payroll problems
About 24,000 public and private sector workers have been underpaid by up to $1800 due to breaches of the Holidays Act, investigations have shown.
Payroll Practioners says Holiday Act is a political hot potato
The Payroll Practitioners' Association doubts the confusion and problems surrounding the Holidays Act, will be sorted out anytime soon. Audio