Search results for ‘employers’
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Defence Employer Support Council
Found in Government A-Z / Defence Employer Support Council
They support organisations who employ territorial and cadet force personnel.
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Trial periods
Found in Work and tax / Finding and starting a job / Trial periods
A trial period is a timeframe that employers can use to find out if you are suitable for a job. An employer can dismiss you and you cannot raise a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal if the trial period was valid.
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How much annual leave you get
Found in Work and tax / Take leave from work / Annual leave / How much annual leave you get
All employees are entitled to at least 4 weeks’ paid annual leave (annual holidays) for each year they have worked for their employer.
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Taking unpaid leave
Found in Work and tax / Take leave from work / Annual leave / Taking unpaid leave
You can take unpaid leave if your employer agrees to it. The agreement should be recorded in writing.
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If you’re fired or unfairly dismissed
Found in Work and tax / Workers’ rights / If you’re fired or unfairly dismissed
If the process to fire you has not been handled properly or the reason you’ve been fired is not valid, you can raise a personal grievance with your employer.
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Bereavement leave
Found in Work and tax / Take leave from work / Bereavement leave
You may be able to take up bereavement leave from work if someone close to you dies or if you need to attend a funeral or tangi.
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Family violence leave
Found in Work and tax / Take leave from work / Family violence leave
If you, or a child in your care, are affected by domestic and family violence, you can ask your employer for paid family violence leave and flexible working arrangements.
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Payroll giving
Found in Work and tax / Tax and ACC levies / Payroll giving
You can donate money to charities and approved organisations directly from your pay.
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KiwiSaver: how it works and your options
Found in Benefits, pensions and financial support / KiwiSaver: how it works and your options
KiwiSaver is a voluntary savings and investment scheme to help you save for your retirement.
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Retirement age
Found in Work and tax / Retiring from work / Retirement age
There is no official retirement age in New Zealand. The common age to retire is 65 when NZ Super and some other pension payments start.
