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Proposed Law Changes To Reset The Balance Between Employers And Employees
Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:52:53 +1300 | Jo Douglas Law Firm
NZ govt is signalling that employees shouldn’t be compensated for their “sub-optimal workplace behaviour” and these law changes aim to fix an over-emphasis on employment process over substance and restore some balance to employers.More >>
New Chair For New Zealand Taiwan Business Council Announced
Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:07:47 +1300 | Business Central
Chris replaces Charles Finny who stood down from the role at the most recent Council meeting. Charles was elected Chair in 2018. More >>
The State Of The Working Class In Aotearoa: A Crisis Of Capitalist Exploitation
Thu, 6 Feb 2025 13:18:35 +1300 | Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement
The Mood of the Workforce survey, conducted annually by the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi, lays bare the brutal reality of life under capitalism in Aotearoa New Zealand.More >>
Govt Must Re-Employ Science Staff About To Be Axed From Callaghan Innovation
Wed, 5 Feb 2025 13:33:35 +1300 | PSA
Callaghan Innovation is being scrapped under plans to merge other agencies into three new Public Research Organisations (PRO) over the next 12 - 18 months, alongside the establishment of a fourth, new PRO looking at Advanced Technology.More >>
On The Government’s Epic Fails In Jobs And Housing
Wed, 5 Feb 2025 12:55:00 +1300 | Gordon Campbell
Through its austerity measures, the coalition government has engineered a rise in unemployment in order to reduce inflation while – simultaneously – cracking down harder and harder on the people thrown out of work by its own policies.More >>
Kiwi Are Bosses Poor At Delegating, Hindering Growth
Wed, 5 Feb 2025 11:10:13 +1300 | Team Fusion
“It’s about having the infrastructure in place within your business to trust your people so that everyone feels valued, empowered, engaged and rewarded at work for achieving goals that are aligned to the business strategy."More >>
Back To The Future: IRD Again Proposes Employee Share Scheme Deferral Regime For Start-up Companies
Mon, 3 Feb 2025 16:49:44 +1300 | MinterEllisonRuddWatts
The paper recognises the valuation and liquidity issues that are faced by start-up companies and their employees when an ESS benefit arises without a sale or an active market for the relevant shares.More >>
AI Tech Deployed After Chemical Burn Incident
Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:59:11 +1300 | Industrial Safety News
Following a WorkSafe investigation into an incident where an Ecostore worker suffered chemical burns to his eyes, the business is investing over $323,000 into improving its health and safety practices as part of an enforceable undertaking.More >>
You’ll Soon Be Able To Tell Your Lunch Buddy What You Earn; And Other NZ Employment Law Changes For 2025
Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:39:17 +1300 | Employment Hero
While the Bill will take several months to move through the parliamentary process before it is implemented, if it is enacted into law, it will mean employers can no longer include any clauses in employment contracts prohibiting employees from discussing ...More >>
Govt Soft On Prosecuting Migrant Exploitation
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:41:27 +1300 | New Zealand Labour Party
MPs were told in select committee today that there were 3,925 reports of exploitation called in by the public, and 812 investigations – however only four prosecutions. More >>
Update On SolarZero Liquidation By BlackRock
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:27:30 +1300 | SolarZero Affected Staff
On 26th November 2024, BlackRock unexpectedly liquidated SolarZero, to the surprise of staff. More >>
'Digital Nomad' Visa Change Getting Overseas Interest - Business Expert
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:12:25 +1300 | RNZ
Some Americans who've lost their homes in the LA fires are among those showing interest in the move, a business expert says. More >>
The State Of The Nation
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:26:17 +1300 | ACT New Zealand
David Seymour’s 2025 State of the Nation speech has been overwhelmed with praise from those who attended and watched it online. If you missed it, we have reproduced the text here.More >>
Companies Sentenced For Working Unsafely Near Powerlines
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:13:20 +1300 | Industrial Safety News
Three companies have failed to prioritise safety near overhead electric lines and were sentenced late last year for incidents that killed or injured workers. More >>
Axing Of Callaghan Innovation, Loss Of 500 Jobs Already Makes Mockery Of Latest Reform
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:41:01 +1300 | PSA
The long overdue science reform strategy promises another huge restructure on top of the restructure endured by science agencies to date, creating more uncertainty and worry for thousands of science workers.More >>
Callaghan Innovation To Support Staff And Customers Through Disestablishment
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:37:01 +1300 | Callaghan Innovation
“Planning is also underway to manage the smooth transfer to other agencies of those functions that the Government wants to continue. That process will begin in earnest once the Government confirms its intentions."More >>
The Willing Students Who Struggle To Find Work
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:55:50 +1300 | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Rangiora High School is seeking opportunities for its Lighthouse programme (special needs) students. More >>
South Waikato Farmer Ordered To Pay $30,000 For Employment Breaches
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:02:12 +1300 | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
During the investigation, the Labour Inspector found 34 breaches of employment standards at the farm and the owner Hugh Chisholm was involved in committing the breaches. More >>
Why Are Procurement Leaders Critical To ESG Strategy And Boardroom Success?
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:01:39 +1300 | OneAdvanced
To harness procurement's potential in advancing ESG initiatives, procurement leaders must transition from a primarily servicing role to a strategic one and secure a permanent seat at the decision-making table. This shift is essential for the successful implementation ...More >>
Labour Hire Company At Centre Of Immigration Probe Estimated To Owe Creditors $4.01 Million
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:41:18 +1300 | RNZ
The company remains at the centre of a major investigation by Immigration New Zealand that commenced as early as September 2023. More >>
