Can an Employer Cancel a Shift? What NZ Employers Need to Know
February 12, 2026
Employees often ask whether an employer can simply cut or cancel a shift. Employers, on the other hand, want to know how much flexibility they really have when work is quiet, demand drops, or staffing needs change. In New Zealand, the answer is that it depends on the employm...
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