Part-time sick leave makes employers and charities queasy

Part-time sick leave makes employers and charities queasy
Paul McBeth
The Salvation Army is among employers uneasy about the government’s proposal to double sick leave, irrespective of whether someone works full or part-time.The church and charity employs 1,000 full-time staff and 900 part-timers across New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa. They are supported by another 3,000 volunteers.The group backs the intent to increase the availability of employer-funded sick leave for staff but is concerned the universality adds financial pressure to organisations that rely on part-time staff. Its wage bill was $70 mil...

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