Government announces support to better protect migrants from exploitation
Source: Employment New Zealand
New measures have come into force on 1 July 2021. The changes are part of a wider Government initiative to combat...
An open letter to Jacinda Ardern on a People’s Vaccine
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
ASMS, along with 41 other organisations, has backed an open letter to prime minister Jacinda Ardern, minister of foreign...
Restaurant Brands Ltd fined $18,000 for unlawfully dismissing migrant worker
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Employment Relations Authority has ordered Restaurant Brands Ltd to pay a migrant employee $18,000 in compensation.
A migrant employee was employed...
The legality of no-pay or low-pay internship
Source: Employment New Zealand
If you are thinking about offering or doing an internship, here’s a few things to look out for.
For workers and students,...
COVID-19 vaccination and employment implications
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) will soon be updating businesses and workers with guidance about the upcoming COVID-19...
New National Executive
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
Congratulations to the new ASMS National Executive.
After several weeks of voting, members elected their representatives to serve on the...
Bereavement leave to cover miscarriage, stillbirth
Source: Employment New Zealand
Employees will soon have the right to take paid time off work in the unfortunate event of a miscarriage or stillbirth,...
Backing for fully empowered Māori Health Authority
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists and the New Zealand Medical Association are making clear their support for the...
Charter company sentenced over Whakaari/White Island failings
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
31 March 2022
A charter company has been sentenced for health and safety failings in relation to the Whakaari/White Island eruption.
WorkSafe New...
Care for customers should be a priority when managing health and safety
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
18 February 2021
The safety of customers and others interacting with a business must be a priority when considering health and safety...
Union stands in solidarity with members over death at worksite – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū offers sincere condolences in the wake of the tragic death of a member from Auckland’s Alto Packaging.
E tū Assistant National...
Ports of Auckland sentenced following 2019 fatality
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
9 December 2020
Ports are dangerous places and it is vital that systems, including fault recording systems such as tip alarms, and...
