Employer Bulletin | 26 August
The coalition Government is providing immediate relief to employers with upcoming seasonal peaks by creating a new subcategory of the Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV).
“We know in the coming months a number of sectors will need a significant number of additional workers to undertake key seasonal roles,” Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says.
“Alongside the changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, we’re also making it easier for employers to access other essential seasonal workers they need. This is an interim, time-limited, streamlined pathway and is more in line with the length of seasonal work.
“This pathway will continue to have some key requirements to support the integrity of our immigration system and provide New Zealanders with the first opportunity for roles. This includes requiring the role be advertised by employers that have AEWV accreditation, the role pays at least $29.66 an hour and is for at least 30 hours a week. Reflecting seasonality, the role must not exceed 9 months in duration.”
In today’s Bulletin
- Health and safety failings lead to award of damages
- Employee found to be constructively dismissed
- Significant procedural flaws lead to unjustified dismissal
- Casual employee found to be unjustifiably dismissed
- Interim reinstatement application declined
- Nine news updates of interest for employers including: Overseas merchandise trade: July 2024; New Review: Migrant workers being exploited in AEWV work visa scheme; Updated settings to restore ETS market confidence; New pathway for essential seasonal workers; 20 Government actions free up the rural economy; Electrical and gas accidents 2023 annual report now available; Landmark sentencing puts safety advisors on notice; Delivering more competitive banking for Kiwis; Regional Deals framework announced
- Seven Bills open for submission
If you have any questions, about this case or other employment relation matters, call the Advice Line team on 0800 800 362.
