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...
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...
Ten important facts every business and their employees should know about the COVID-19 Delta...
Source: Employment New Zealand
Here are 10 essential facts that employers and employees should know about their employment rights and responsibilities in the current COVID-19...
ARLA decision tips power balance for exploited workers in liquor retail
Source: Employment New Zealand
The decision to cancel liquor licences for five Canterbury liquor stores has been welcomed.
The Labour Inspectorate, part of the Ministry of...
Courier drivers who think they may be misclassified as contractors encouraged to come forward
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Labour Inspectorate is running a national campaign focusing on the employment status of courier drivers who may be missing out...
Marking World Day against Trafficking in Persons
Source: Employment New Zealand
People trafficking still happens in New Zealand. Since 2015, there have been four people trafficking prosecutions, two of which were successfully...
Labour Inspectorate concludes inquiry into Gloriavale
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Labour Inspectorate has found that the members of the Gloriavale Christian community cannot currently be considered employees under New Zealand...
Sick leave increasing to 10 days – are you ready for the change?
Source: Employment New Zealand
The minimum sick leave entitlement is increasing from 5 to 10 days per year from 24 July 2021. Employees will get...
Workers’ rights key consideration for consumers
Source: Employment New Zealand
Knowing a business treats its workers fairly, “always or most of the time” is a key factor for consumers when deciding...
Restaurant director liable for penalties after exploiting worker
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has ordered Madhan Singh Bisht, director of Kiran Cuisine Limited, operating a restaurant in Auckland to...
Liquor store pays over $97,000 to workers after Labour Inspectorate investigation
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Employment Relations Authority have issued a determination ordering SS & PK Jador Limited, trading as Clevedon Road Liquor in Papakura,...
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...