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69ZA: Code of employment practice relating to employer's obligation
or “A guide that explains how bosses should help workers who need to feed their babies”
You could also call this:

“If employers don't provide proper breastfeeding breaks and facilities, they might have to pay a fine.”

If you’re an employer, you need to follow the rules about breastfeeding facilities and breaks. These rules are explained in section 69Y. If you don’t follow these rules, you can get in trouble. The Employment Relations Authority can give you a penalty, which means you might have to pay money as a punishment. It’s important to make sure you understand and follow the rules to avoid getting a penalty.

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or “This part explains what 'work period' means in simple terms, including when work starts, ends, and any breaks in between.”
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Part 6C Breastfeeding facilities and breaks

69ZBPenalty

  1. An employer who does not comply with section 69Y is liable to a penalty imposed by the Authority.

Notes
  • Section 69ZB: inserted, on , by section 6 of the Employment Relations (Breaks, Infant Feeding, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 58).