Law Flashcards
If you work more than 6 hours, and up to 10 hours, what breaks are you entitled to?
2 paid 10 minute rest breaks and 1 unpaid 30 minute meal break
On a full time contract, how many sick days are you entitled to in 1 year?
10 days
On a full time contract, what is the maximum of sick days that can be accumulated?
20 days
A claim of unfair dismissal must be lodged at the Employment Relations Authority within what time limit following the effective date of termination
90 days
Under New Zealand employment law, for a 90-day trial period in an employment agreement to be valid, which of the following conditions must be met?
The agreement must clearly state the trial period and be signed before the employee starts work
After 6 months continuous service, a casual employee is entitled to sick pay
True
Can an employer request from an employee a medical certificate
to confirm proof of sickness?
Yes
If an employee is offered a fulltime contract– what is their paid annual leave entitlement?
20 days
What is the percentage that holiday pay can be paid out?
8%
What would be the bereavement leave entitlement for an employee whose Grandfather has passed away and who has worked for more than 6 months in a full-time permanent role?
3 days
What entitlements does someone who is pregnant receive?
26 weeks maternity leave plus 10 days special leave
Can an employer request from an employee a medical certificate to confirm proof of sickness?
Yes
How many public holidays are there in New Zealand including regional anniversary days?
12
Define Restraint of
Trade
A restraint of trade in an employment agreement is a clause designed to protect a business’s interests by limiting an employee’s ability to work in
Example of Restraint of
Trade
A highly awarded and experienced cocktail bartender decides to leave the bar that they are working in. The bar is concerned that if they start their own venture or starts working for a competing business, it could lead to a loss of clientele.
