[darklajid]

"A spokesman said legislation did not stipulate the maximum number of hours an employee could work (..)"

Really? Is this common/normal? A problem only in that (IT) sector? What about other professions (I assume medical personal, public transportation drivers etc. at least have rules for that)?

This is one of these eye-opening moments where something I took for granted (my bad, I guess) is realigned with reality.

[latch]

Some simple research into NZ law brings up a fairly well organized page about the minimum rights: http://www.dol.govt.nz/er/minimumrights/index.asp

Of interest, the Break entitlements doesn't cover anything relevant. However, the Health & Safety section seems relevant (IANAL) and then there's this beauty: http://www.dol.govt.nz/er/starting/relationships/goodfaith.a...