Photo: ODT filesAn "unbelievable'' failure to keep accurate records of staff earnings and hours has cost an Omarama hunting business more than $80,000. "The requirement to keep accurate and complete records sits at the very heart of an employer's obligations,'' Labour Inspectorate regional manager Jeanie Borsboom said. "It's unbelievable that after 25 years in business, the employer took no steps to set up compliant systems.'' The Labour Inspectorate investigation showed the employer did not keep full records for 17 employees, and did not keep full and accurate holiday and leave records for 19 employees. Information on employment rights and obligations is available on the Employment New Zealand website.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 09, 2019 01:41 UTC