Government introduces new COVID-19 payment to supports NZ businesses Tuesday, February 9, 2021 IWK Bureau
Employers can now receive a $350 payment if their employees cannot work from home while awaiting a COVID-19 test result.
The Short-Term Absence Payment (STAP), is part of the Government’s Business Support Package and reinforces an ongoing commitment to helping businesses and their employees navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. It will apply to COVID-19 tests taking place from 9 February 2021.
“Business has a key role to play in helping New Zealand navigate the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni. “Testing for COVID-19 remains a critical ongoing element in our elimination strategy. We need people to take the test if they feel unwell and removing any barriers is important.
Economists wary of billion-dollar cost of raising sick leave
27 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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NZ Herald
ANALYSIS The Government s decision to double minimum sick leave will cost a billion dollars a year, nearly 1 per cent of the country s annual wage bill, and will be borne by employers, according to bureaucrats estimates.
The increase from a minimum of five to 10 days of annual sick leave, for which a bill was introduced in December, is the second and by far the most expensive of Labour s three main labour-market policy changes promised in the 2020 election.
The extra sick leave is estimated to cost more than the minimum wage increase and the new Matariki holiday combined.
Minimum wage to be raised to $20 per hour from 1 April 2021
Minimum wage to be raised to $20 per hour from 1 April 2021 Thursday, December 17, 2020 IWK Bureau
The Government is confirming it will deliver on its commitment to raise the minimum wage to $20 per hour from 1 April 2021, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood announced today.
Michael Wood said as we recover and rebuild from COVID-19, the Government is committed to supporting New Zealanders by raising wages.
“There are many Kiwis who earn the minimum wage that have gone above and beyond in our fight against COVID. I think everyone agrees those who served us so well during lockdown – including supermarket workers, cleaners, and security guards – deserve a pay rise.
Press Release – New Zealand Government The Government is confirming it will deliver on its commitment to raise the minimum wage to $20 per hour from 1 April 2021, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood announced today. Michael Wood said as we recover and rebuild from COVID-19, …
The Government is confirming it will deliver on its commitment to raise the minimum wage to $20 per hour from 1 April 2021, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood announced today.
Michael Wood said as we recover and rebuild from COVID-19, the Government is committed to supporting New Zealanders by raising wages.
“There are many Kiwis who earn the minimum wage that have gone above and beyond in our fight against COVID. I think everyone agrees those who served us so well during lockdown – including supermarket workers, cleaners, and security guards – deserve a pay rise.