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KiwiSaver sequestration in employment dispute ominous for some

Others believe the case was so unusual as to not set a precedent.

KiwiSaver sequestration should be a last resort for settling disputes.

Dita De Boni Wed, 26 Jun 2024

The sequestration of an employee’s KiwiSaver savings to pay penalties owed from an employment relationship problem has been greenlit by the country’s employment authorities, with different interpretations of what that move means more broadly.  

Generally speaking, KiwiSaver savings are

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Dita De Boni Wed, 26 Jun 2024
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