Employment Law stories
Remote workers’ homes can count as workplaces, leaving employers on the hook for safety checks, policies and incident response.
Workers may still be entitled to pay if snow closes a workplace, but staff who simply stay home could be told to use annual leave.
Workplace drinks can expose employers to liability if staff leave intoxicated, with experts urging clear controls and safe transport.
New Zealand directors may face sharper scrutiny after an Australian ruling over a contractor’s electrocution clarified who counts as an officer.
Safer sites and faster project delivery could follow if new technology cuts errors and lifts productivity across New Zealand construction.
WorkSafe’s case against MSD is a warning to public-facing employers to review protections after Ashburton exposed deadly gaps in staff safety.
Kiwi businesses should gain a single nationwide supplier of integrated occupational health services as two providers join forces.
New Zealand firms have given the thumbs up to new employment law aimed at creating a more flexible work force by letting employers negotiate the te.
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