Auckland: New Zealand employers will receive government payments onwards over the absence of their workers who cannot work from home while awaiting a Covid-19 test result, according to a government statement issued on Monday.
The Short-Term Absence Payment (STAP), a part of the government’s Business Support Package, reinforces its commitment to helping businesses and their employees navigate the pandemic, reports Xinhua news agency.
Business has a key role to play in helping New Zealand navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni said in the statement.
Testing for Covid-19 remains a critical ongoing element in our elimination strategy. We need people to take the test if they feel unwell and removing any barriers is important, Sepuloni said.