Imagine working hard, only to face the spine-chilling reality that your pay is nowhere to be found. Payday quickly turns into a nightmare as days creep by unpaid and all while you’re still putting in the hours. In most cases, employers across New Zealand get payroll done on time, but some face cash flow issues or accounting oversights that lead to the horror of delayed pay runs.

In this Halloween special of Ask Law Lenz, we’re diving into the nightmarish reality of missed payroll - chilling experience too familiar to workers who find their earnings mysteriously delayed. Host Sanam explores the legal consequences of missed payroll deadlines and the rights New Zealand employees have when payday takes an unexpected turn. She’ll also discuss the common reasons behind payroll delays and practical steps employers can take to avoid falling into this haunting trap.

So settle in, and prepare for the spooky side of employment law as we dive into the chilling tales of payroll gone wrong in New Zealand.

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