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With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?
• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up … View moreWith winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?
• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up to a total of 20 days.
• Sick leave can be used when you’re sick or when you need to be off work to look after someone else who is sick or injured (your partner, child, or someone who relies on you for care).
• Even if you’re a part-time or casual worker, you’re still entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave a year (once you’ve worked for 6 months continuously or for an average of 10 hours per week, and at least one hour in every week or 40 hours in every month).
• Your employer can require you to provide a medical certificate if you’re sick for 3 or more days in a row, and you’ll need to pay to get it. If they want proof of sickness sooner then they will have to pay the costs of getting the proof.
These are the minimum sick leave entitlements. Your employer can agree to give you more.
Check out our website for more information about sick leave and other employment rights and responsibilities. If you’ve got questions get in touch with a CAB near you, call us on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), or contact us online.
Need a good belly laugh? Come and be entertained by five new and seasoned, award-nominated, winning or just plain funny comedians at Gear Homestead on Friday August 24th: 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start. $30 ticket price includes carnivore or vegetarian nachos. To book a ticket email tbissg@gmail.com … View moreNeed a good belly laugh? Come and be entertained by five new and seasoned, award-nominated, winning or just plain funny comedians at Gear Homestead on Friday August 24th: 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start. $30 ticket price includes carnivore or vegetarian nachos. To book a ticket email tbissg@gmail.com Money raised from the event will go towards ensuring all 190+ Titahi bay intermediate kids get to attend their September school camp.
The boogie boarder made famous after riding Huka Falls has resurfaced online riding one of the world…
He's worked across land, lots of land, sometimes under starry skies above, but now retiring rural po…
Six years ago we renovated and installed the above lights in our kitchen (the white gloss ones). The transformers have begun to go and we can't track down any replacements: we hadn't realized they were older stock at the time. We are hoping someone might have some remaindered stock … View moreSix years ago we renovated and installed the above lights in our kitchen (the white gloss ones). The transformers have begun to go and we can't track down any replacements: we hadn't realized they were older stock at the time. We are hoping someone might have some remaindered stock squirreled away somewhere. The PDF of the catalog page shows the type we are looking for. Hoping someone can help so we don't have to change all the lights in our kitchen!
Anybody had trouble with Vodafone and know who to address complaints to?? Someone close to me had paid her phone bill on time but keeps getting demands and threats to cut off service even after she has provided a copy of bank statement to show it has been paid. Every time you ring you spend ages … View moreAnybody had trouble with Vodafone and know who to address complaints to?? Someone close to me had paid her phone bill on time but keeps getting demands and threats to cut off service even after she has provided a copy of bank statement to show it has been paid. Every time you ring you spend ages waiting to get through and get someone different who promises to fix the problem. Suggestions please. Grrr
The economic impact of Porirua's new adventure park is expected to be greater than first thought, bu…
About 450 Wellington homes lost power after a car hit a power pole on Sunday. The car hit the pole…
Two people have been taken to hospital with critical injuries following a late-night crash in Poriru…
The Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.
The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.
So go on, encourage your local primary… View moreThe Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.
The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.
So go on, encourage your local primary school to get stuck in. Share your passion for growing fresh, nutritious food and win! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs and it’s really easy to enter.
Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Are there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?
This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear … View moreAre there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?
This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear implants.
Loud Shirt Day is a great way to commit serious fashion crimes and have a whole lot of fun. This year's theme is Superheroes, so grab your brightest, funkiest superhero outfits to wow others and raise money for a great cause. Register at loudshirtday.org.nz and we’ll send you a free fundraising pack. It’s that easy!
If you're keen to help kick-start our fundraising efforts, good news! You can donate via Givealittle here.
Thanks for your support,
Ankita
(Loud Shirt Day Coordinator)
What do you think about Radio NZ hoping to see the land it owns at Whitireia Park become residential?
(Radio NZ has the bit in pink on this Greater Wellington Regional Council map)
*please put NFP with your comment if you don't want it in the paper*
The MAS is holding one of its popular Cash and Carry Exhibitions from Friday 17 August to Sunday 19 August at its Clubrooms, Plimmerton Domain. Please come and view new works and support your local artists. Details attached.
Hello, I am looking for a Melaleuca agent between Johnsonville & Porirua, preferably in Tawa. Can anyone help me here? I can be contacted on Colin.Anne.Thoms@gmail.com or 0272328335 or 2328335.
Just a reminder of the garage sale tomorrow. Plenty of "Stuff". 14 Petrel Lane, Whitby, 5024. 8.30am until 1pm. Friends and neighbours very welcome. Kate
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