Where the payroll people have their say…
Posted in Payroll Comment on Oct 29th, 2009
You can read the latest Newsletter from Employers Assistance HERE! Topic covered are: Ban on the use of mobile phones while driving Employers to have a say over Tea & Meal breaks Employer Seminars ACC rules due to change Calculating payment of Public Holidays – relevant daily pay NZ Public Holiday Dates for 2010 and […]
Posted in Payroll Comment on Oct 22nd, 2009
The followings question has been asked by a subscriber: If your employer pays $55.00 a day for away from home meal allowance has he the right to say how it is spent, eg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner? My initial response would be that the employer can make some recommendations but ultimately it was up to the […]
Posted in Payroll Comment on Oct 22nd, 2009
It is a common question asked as to how a company goes about changing pay frequency. The easiest part is the bit done by the payroll software as all you need to do is reset the employee to the new pay frequency and update their Standard/Normal pay to reflect the new frequency. The hard part […]
Posted in Payroll Comment on Oct 21st, 2009
From November 1st, 2009 it will be illegal to use a cellphone while driving unless it is hands free. Hands free does not mean you can sit a phone on your lap and turn the loudspeaker on as the phone must be secured in cradle. This law is long overdue and hopefully everyone will play […]
Posted in Payroll Comment on Oct 8th, 2009
Have you thanked your Payroll Professional today? MYOB is running a National Payroll Professional recognition day so everyone can thank their payroll officer and recognise the very important task that they perform. You can nominate your Payroll Office online HERE. There are prizes to one small business and one medium business of travel vouchers to […]
Posted in Payroll Comment on Sep 29th, 2009
The Government has passed tax legislation including the introduction of a New Zealand payroll giving scheme, enabling employees to make contributions to charities direct from their pay while immediately receiving a tax credit via PAYE. Given recent scrutiny on charitable fundraising methods and costs to attract public donations, the advent of payroll giving programmes from […]
Posted in Payroll Comment on Sep 24th, 2009
The simple answer to this question is Yes!! Plus if the employee’s Annual Leave balance extends beyond a Public Holiday, the employee is also entitled to be paid for the Public Holiday, even though it has not yet occurred. The logic behind this is that if the employee was not been Terminated, and was possibly […]
Posted in Payroll Comment on Sep 7th, 2009
Attached to this post is the submission made by the NZPPA (New Zealand Payroll Practitioners Association). Have a read and let us know what you think. NZPPA Holidays Act Submission
Posted in Payroll Comment on Aug 31st, 2009
This is a common questions asked of the Payroll Professional and the simple answer is Yes and No! As a rule of thumb, if a bonus is deemed part of your normal salary or wage package as outlined in your contract then the answer is Yes it should add to Gross for Holiday Pay calculations. […]
Posted in Payroll Comment on Aug 28th, 2009
Employers Assistance Ltd have found that many employers are coming to grief when dismissing employees during the 90 Day Trial Period as they are giving reasons for terminating the employment relationship in their dismissal letter. This exposes the employer to a claim of ‘disadvantage or discrimination’ which can be expensive. You can download this complimentary […]
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