[2025] NZEmpC 208 Soapi and Others v Pick Hawkes Bay Inc [pdf, 412 KB]
...INZ’s instructions deductions from an employee’s pay are permissible where: (a) the employer has submitted them to INZ for approval as part of the ATR process and where New Zealand law allows; (b) the employer has obtained the written consent “freely given” from the employee before any deductions occur; (c) the employer has informed the employee that consent to the deduction may be withdrawn at any time; 4 The employer must notify INZ of any dispute that might re...