The intention of the bill is to improve the overall operation and efficiency of the Holidays Act 2003.

The proposed changes are:

Most employees will be looking forward to PAYE tax reductions that are coming up. They will take effect on the first payment day after October 1st 2010

• For Income up to $14,000 the rate reduces from 12.5% to 10.5%
• For Income up to $48,000 the rate reduces from 21.0% to 17.5%
• For Income up to $70,000 the rate reduces from 33% to 30%
• For Income over $70,000 the rate reduces from 38% to 33%

Please note that there is no change to the ACC Levy of 2% which is in addition to the above rates.

If you are one of our payroll outsourcing clients...don't worry we will take care of all the details.

Generally deductions cannot  be made from an employee's wages, except in the following circumstances:

• employee has given their written consent
• provided for in employment agreement
• court directs that deduction can be made
• union fees
• bargaining fee arrangement
• deductions required by law (e.g. child support payment)
• collective agreements can set out deductions
• if board or lodging are provided (15%for board or 5% for lodging)?

Written consent can be withdrawn

Some changes for the 1^st April 2010 - Some Tips and Traps for Payroll Administrators

Changes to minimum wage rates 1st April

It is easy to change the time on your Lauranka Time Clock whether you have a Swipe Card terminal, or a Fingerscan Terminal using the Lauranka Time and Attendance software.

Just follow these easy 5 steps

1 Ensure that the computer has the correct time

2 On the Main Menu of the Lauranka Time and Attendance system select Comms.

3 Select Terminal Setup