His work visa was tied to Savman, making changing jobs very difficult. The ‘unpaid leave’ clause in Mukkumala’s contract may not breach 2016 ‘zero hours’ legislation, says employment lawyer Blair Scotland. An unlawful zero hours contract requires workers to be available to work any hours provided, but without any guarantees, and no ability to go and work elsewhere. supplied/Stuff The clause in Sitaram Mukkumala’s contract that left him without pay. Immigration NZ’s roleIn order to get an essential skills visa to work in New Zealand, workers must receive a guaranteed salary.

Source: Stuff August 31, 2020 16:52 UTC