The increase to A$40 a week will take effect on July 1, although this would be delayed for selected sectors and industries.
Taking effect on September 1, these include the extension of maternity leave and readjusting the maximum weekly hours of work.
This comes after the state government reached a compromise with business unions, and increased the injury impairment threshold to 35% from 30%.
A proposed Bill on Maternal and Child Welfare will provide working mothers with more benefits and help develop a better generation of human resources.
From July 1, new parents will get additional paid parental leave entitlements that will result in up to NZ$40 (US$25) extra a week.
The Minimum Wage Commission hopes to strike a balance between the conflicting interests of businesses and unions.
While the number of female workers has continued to rise, about 260,000 women aged 25 to 64 remain outside the labour force.
There is a large gap between the length of paternal leave employers think is appropriate and that which male employees want to take.
This will provide financial support for employees and their families when necessary, said the Social Security Organisation.
The city is pushing out two measures for alleviating the financial burden on seven key industries seriously affected by the pandemic.
In response, several business groups have urged the government to come up with appropriate support measures for firms that require financial assistance.
The country's Fair Work Commission will rule this month on a wage rise for the nation's lowest-paid workers.
Wage hikes ranging between P30 (US$0.78) and P110 (US$2.86) are set to take effect in at least 14 regions this month.
The labour supply in the country remains limited and unable to meet demand despite the recovery of many industries.
Elon Musk’s call for Tesla employees to return to the office full-time has reignited the debate over the longevity of remote work.
‘Going green’ could bring workers back to the city and create a conducive work environment that improves health and wellbeing.
The minimum daily wage hike this year will not be a sharp one to protect businesses still reeling from the economic impact of the pandemic.
A new programme aims to share information and experiences on policies and global practices relating to gig and platform workers and their social security.
A report from Gartner highlights four compensation strategies organisations can deploy in a competitive talent market.
Taiwan's government has been urged to provide subsidies for parents who miss work due to caregiving responsibilities.
If implemented, a 4% minimum wage increase will represent the biggest percentage increase in more than 10 years.
The workplace is a very important part of people's social circles, and a natural touchpoint to encourage habit changes, said Singapore’s health minister.
Achievers Workforce Institute’s 2022 Engagement and Retention Report provides key insights into employee engagement and retention.
The HR Ministry has urged government-linked companies and private firms to implement menstrual leave policies without waiting for legislation.
This comes as work hours globally have fallen in Q1’2022 by 3.8%, as compared to Q4’2019, an equivalent of 112 million full-time jobs.
Wages rose in many sectors as revenue grew amid a stable global economy, said the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS).
Achievers Workforce Institute identifies how organisations can understand wellbeing and drive wellness success.
Total wage growth rebounded to pre-pandemic levels as businesses in the country continued their economic recovery.
The four-day workweek has been advocated by some organisations, as a platform that can boost a better work-life balance.
Working in tandem with the government, the heads of the nation's five largest conglomerates have pledged their support for SMEs in the country.