Work-related health update – September 2021
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
10 September 2021
Our September work-related health update.
In this issue we cover:
COVID-19 update
Work-related health priorities
Worker poisoned when basic health and safety obligations not...
Work-related health update – July 2021
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
9 July 2021
Our July work-related health update.
In this issue we cover:
Seeking former engineered stone workers
Polar blast a reminder to be healthy...
Uber’s NZ tax gap estimated on heels of global taxation reform – E tū
Source: Etu Union
Following a meeting of world leaders to finalise global rules on multinational tax avoidance, an alliance of groups has estimated that, in New Zealand alone, Uber avoided $6.4 to $12.8...
ERA penalises Brews Liquor stores $34,000 for migrant worker exploitation
Source: Employment New Zealand
The liquor retail sector is once again in the spotlight for disregarding minimum employment standards.
The Employment Relations Authority has ordered Preeminent...
Energy Safety Newsletter – November 2021
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
16 November 2021
Our November energy safety update
In this issue:
Energy Safety team continues to work during COVID restrictions
Requirements applying to the supply...
Living Wage in the core public service shows the way
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is welcoming today’s announcement that workers in the core public service...
Labour keeps their Living Wage promise – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū is thrilled that the Labour Government have kept their word on their election commitment to ensure cleaners, security guards, and...
ERA orders Dunedin bakery to pay $299k after Labour Inspectorate investigation
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has ordered the Dunedin based Romeeco Bakery owner to pay $299,038 in arrears and penalties.
A Labour...
Rest home strike continues: “Our employer’s not listening” – E tū
Source: Etu Union
Workers at the sole rest home in a rural Northland town are striking again over proposed pay cuts to their allowances and...
Care workers deserve decent work too – #CAREday21 – E tū
Source: Etu Union
This Friday 29 October marks a global day of action for investment and decent work in care – #CAREday21. As the world continues...
Government announces COVID-19 workplace vaccination legislation
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Government has announced new legislation outlining workplace vaccination requirements, taking the next step in stopping the spread of COVID-19.
The Government...
WorkSafe New Zealand Welcomes Laurenson Review Recommendations
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
22 October 2021
WorkSafe New Zealand has today welcomed the recommendations in the “Review of WorkSafe New Zealand’s Performance of its Regulatory...
