New Zealand Holidays Act Remediation Engine

07/12/2025

Another organisation has been hit with Holidays Act breaches. https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0rsbp0

“Employers who look for loopholes in the system to avoid their statutory obligations need to know there are consequences.”

“Failure to comply with employment law may not only result in improvement notices – it could also lead to financial penalties and reputational damage.”

New Zealand’s Holidays Act is complex – and getting it wrong is costly. If you’re not 100% confident your leave calculations and repayment liabilities are accurate, now is the time to act.

Make sure your payroll is compliant 👉 Talk to our team about a Holidays Act and payroll optimisation review today:
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The former owners failed to overturn a notice of non-payment of employees.

07/05/2025

We're proud of the impact our Holidays Act Remediation Engine team is having:

👥 Over 100,000 employees have been impacted by our remediation work.

💰 We've identified over $70 MILLION in underpayments and $30 MILLION in overpayments.

🏢 HARE has successfully completed remediation for 41 businesses, with 15 more active projects underway.

We can help ensure your employees are paid correctly and your business is compliant 😊

Find out how Mero's HARE can support you: https://hubs.li/Q03lmv6G0

HARE simplifies payroll compliance and Holidays Act remediation. Accurate leave calculations, automated claims processing, and peace of mind.

17/04/2025

The recent Labour Inspectorate swoop in the Bay of Islands highlights the ongoing importance of Holidays Act compliance for Kiwi businesses. Cafes, bars, restaurants, backpackers, fuel stations, and liquor stores were under scrutiny regarding the Employment Relations Act, Minimum Wage Act, Wages Protection Act, and critically, the Holidays Act.

Ensuring accurate holiday pay calculations can be complex, and instances of non-compliance are frequently identified. This is where Mero's New Zealand Holidays Act Remediation Engine can provide significant support. HARE is specifically designed to help businesses navigate the intricacies of the Holidays Act, identify potential issues, and ensure accurate remediation, saving time and reducing risk.

Don't wait for an inspection to ensure you're getting it right. Get in touch for a confidential chat, we're here to help.

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The Labour Inspectorate has conducted an extensive compliance operation in the Bay of Islands, with Labour Inspectors visiting dozens of businesses. The five-day operation named Operation Orzo included unannounced visits to 58 retail and hospitality businesses. The visits were conducted in Kerikeri,...

26/03/2025

Thinking about upgrading your HR or payroll system? 💸

Mero's expertise in Holidays Act remediations and data migration ensures we can help you with a smooth transition. We've helped lots of NZ businesses – learn more ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q03dqLyh0

Simplify your HR system migration process. Benefit from Mero's pre-built extraction, transformation & loading mechanisms for seamless data transfer.

23/03/2025

Kiwi businesses have plenty of great reasons to hop on board with HARE...

2️⃣ Payroll Optimisation: To uncover potential overpayments to staff, allowing you to manage your payroll budget more effectively while staying fully compliant. 💸

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Get peace of mind with the HARE Discovery Service. Ensure your payroll practices align with the Holidays Act and understand your liabilities.

18/03/2025

Seeing headlines about businesses under scrutiny for payroll compliance?

Mero's New Zealand Holidays Act Remediation Engine team understands the ins and outs of the Holidays Act. If you're unsure about your business's compliance, drop us a message. We're all about having a good conversation and finding the best way forward for your business. 😊

The Labour Inspectorate could soon be knocking on the door of hundreds of businesses nation-wide, as it launches a major crackdown on those not abiding by the law.

18/02/2025

Thinking of buying or selling a business? 🤔 You'll want to know all the details, right? HARE Discovery helps Kiwi businesses with...

3️⃣ Due Diligence: To uncover potential holiday pay liabilities, ensuring no nasty surprises pop up later. Crucial for smooth deals! 💼

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Get peace of mind with the HARE Discovery Service. Ensure your payroll practices align with the Holidays Act and understand your liabilities.

28/01/2025

Our HR data migration strategy involves extracting, validating, cleansing, transferring, and archiving data to ensure compliance and long-term access.

What are your HR data or payroll migration concerns? Let’s discuss!

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22/01/2025

Selling or merging your business? 💼 Avoid nasty surprises with Mero's HARE Discovery, it's more than just compliance.

3️⃣ Due Diligence: We help uncover any hidden holiday pay liabilities before they become an issue, giving you the full picture for confident deal-making.

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Get peace of mind with the HARE Discovery Service. Ensure your payroll practices align with the Holidays Act and understand your liabilities.

16/01/2025

Kiwi businesses have plenty of great reasons to hop on board with HARE...

2️⃣ Payroll Optimisation: To uncover potential overpayments to staff, allowing you to manage your payroll budget more effectively while staying fully compliant. 💸

https://hubs.li/Q032bQcv0

Get peace of mind with the HARE Discovery Service. Ensure your payroll practices align with the Holidays Act and understand your liabilities.

12/01/2025

Thinking about upgrading your HR or payroll system in 2025? 💸

Mero's expertise in Holidays Act remediations and data migration ensures we can help you with a smooth transition. We've helped many NZ businesses – learn more ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02Z7cbv0

Simplify your HR system migration process. Benefit from Mero's pre-built extraction, transformation & loading mechanisms for seamless data transfer.

19/12/2024

Happy Holidays from HARE! May your holidays be fun and festive, and your holiday pay calculations be perfectly accurate! 💰

✨A big thank you to our customers and partners, and we wish you a stress-free holiday season and a successful New Year. ✨