Wages Protection Act 1983

Introduction

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"Rules for Paying Workers Fairly and On Time"

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This law is about paying workers their wages and salaries. You will learn about how this law helps make sure workers get paid correctly. The law covers rules for paying wages and salaries. You need to know that this law brings together and updates old laws about paying workers. It makes the rules clearer and easier to understand. The law is important because it helps workers get their money on time. It also helps employers know how to pay their workers correctly. This law is about making sure workers are paid fairly and on time. You can find more information about how this law works by reading the rest of the law.

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1: Short Title and commencement, or

"What the law is called and when it started"

Wages Protection Act 1983

Reprint as at:
2025-11-27
Assent:
1983-12-16
Commencement:
see section 1(2)

The Parliamentary Counsel Office has made editorial and format changes to this version using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019.

Note 4 at the end of this version provides a list of the amendments included in it.

This Act is administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment.


An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the payment of wages and salaries