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Colleen Hay • February 2, 2021
Minimum wage to increase to $20 from 1 April
The Government has confirmed that the adult minimum wage will increase from $18.90 to $20.00 per hour on 1 April 2021. Employers need to ensure their payroll systems and processes are updated in time for the change.
The starting-out and training minimum wage rates will also increase on 1 April 2021, from $15.12 to $16.00 per hour.
As an employer, you need to ensure your payroll systems and processes are updated.
All employers and employees should also take note of the minimum wage changes, as it sets a new relative benchmark for pay negotiations.
https://www.employment.govt.nz/hours-and-wages/pay/minimum-wage/minimum-wage-rates/
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