Carer’s legal victory shows need for employment reform – E tū
Source: Etu Union
The father and full-time caregiver of a severely disabled woman has won his case in the Employment Court arguing that the Ministry...
Keep tamariki safe when hiring or using bouncy castles
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
17 December 2021
WorkSafe NZ is aware of the tragic events in Tasmania and knows parents and caregivers here will be thinking...
Fifth strike for rest home workers over proposed cuts to pay and hours despite...
Source: Etu Union
Tension is growing at a Northland town’s only rest home, as union members prepare to strike again with management refusing to back...
Dump truck runs over back of mechanics light vehicle
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
15 December 2021
A CAT 789 dump truck was to be serviced by a mechanic in a truck parking area during a...
Workers stood down still entitled to minimum wage
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Court of Appeal has overturned the Employment Court’s ruling that employees who did not work during the lockdown were not...
Business fined for failing to protect workers from methyl bromide exposure
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
9 December 2021
A failure to prevent workers being exposed to methyl bromide has seen a business fined $250,000 after a WorkSafe...
Aged care workers: Safe staffing must be mandatory in 2022 – E tū
Source: Etu Union
Workers at aged care home and hospitals across Aotearoa New Zealand will take action at their workplaces and at Parliament this December...
Fall from height while working on a powerscreen
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
2 December 2021
Over the past year there have been a number of fall from heights incidents in quarries. This safety alert...
Five employment tips for public holidays over Christmas and New Year
Source: Employment New Zealand
These are five things to note for employers and employees to prepare for the upcoming holiday season.
1. A business may close...
Lack of PPE puts workers at risk of infection and disease – E tū
Source: Etu Union
Today’s announcement about Covid care in the community means that New Zealanders need to be confident that community support workers, who will...
Legal case of interest: Applying commission in calculating ordinary weekly pay
Source: Employment New Zealand
This case looks into whether productivity or incentive-based payments were a regular part of an employee’s pay for the purposes of...
Work-related health update – October 2021
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
28 October 2021
Our October work-related health update.
In this issue we cover:
Update from Catherine Epps
COVID-19 update
COVID-19 risk management business care studies
Financial contribution...
