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A New Zealand strike by teachers, doctors, and nurses may leave non-striking workers unpaid if employers suspend them due to halted operations.
A major strike involving teachers, doctors, and nurses in New Zealand may leave non-striking workers unpaid if employers suspend them due to lack of work, legal experts say.
Employers can suspend employees without pay under the Employment Relations Act if operations halt, even if workers aren’t participating.
Suspended employees can challenge the move through the Employment Relations Authority for potential back pay.
Employers must clearly identify striking workers and provide proper notice.
While most schools are offering alternative duties to non-union staff, pay deductions may apply if partial work occurs—though this is unlikely in a full strike.
Una huelga de maestros, médicos y enfermeras en Nueva Zelanda puede dejar a los trabajadores no huelguistas sin sueldo si los empleadores los suspenden debido a la interrupción de las operaciones.