Serious concerns about high-risk workers being forced back onsite – CTU
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
Reports of employers requiring immunocompromised workers to return to work in Auckland are highly concerning, and risk putting...
A well deserved pay rise for essential workers
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
Essential workers deserve a pay rise for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the Council of Trade...
Labour Inspectorate responds to sharp rise of complaints in dairy sector
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Labour Inspectorate, along with the Tenancy Compliance Investigations Team, will visit dairy farms later this month to assess their compliance...
Minimum Wage rise welcome and necessary to support low-wage workers – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū says the Minimum Wage rise to $21.20 from 1 April is excellent news – an increase that’s much needed to...
Businesses must assess the capabilities of their workers in a safe and controlled environment
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
11 February 2022
WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding businesses they must assess the capabilities of their workers in a safe and controlled...
Have your say on the New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme
Source: Employment New Zealand
Every year, more than 100,000 New Zealanders are made redundant, laid off, or have to stop working because of a health...
Next steps for social unemployment insurance – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū is pleased to see progress on the Government’s plan to set up a system for social unemployment insurance.
Similar to ACC,...
Most businesses doing the right thing under COVID-19 requirements
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
28 January 2022
WorkSafe New Zealand is thanking businesses who are doing the right thing as we reach eight weeks under the...
Ignorance not an insurance from personal liability, court rules in Southern Taxis case
Source: Employment New Zealand
Individuals cannot protect themselves from personal liability by claiming they were unaware that they had breached the law, the Court of...
Restaurant penalised for multiple COVID-19 breaches
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
29 December 2021
WorkSafe New Zealand has issued three infringement notices to a restaurant for failing to comply with COVID-19 requirements.
Christchurch restaurant...
Business penalised for not meeting vaccination requirements
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
23 December 2021
WorkSafe New Zealand has issued an infringement notice to a business for failing to comply with its responsibilities under...
A “she’ll be right” attitude is not good enough when it comes to health...
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
23 December 2021
Health and safety should be paramount for adventure activity operators says WorkSafe New Zealand.
What was supposed to be a...
