This month – increased sick leave, creation of Workforce Development Councils, and immigration prosecutions. Read more here
Visa extensions announced and more serious fines for migrant exploitation – read more here
Read about the proposed Fair Pay Agreement system here
MBIE are proposing amendments to the Building Code aim to make homes and buildings warmer, drier and healthier, with less impact on our environment. Submissions closed 28th May. Here is a copy of the Association submission.
Two updates from Advicewise – vaccinations revisited, plus details about a recent complaint to the Privacy Commissioner about the timing of a Police check. Details here
May’s update provides more information about vulnerable workers (cleaning contracts and security workers), and MBIE’s early resolution service. Read more here
Read about the Minimum Wage increase 1 April 2021, Government eases visa restrictions for visitors in New Zealand, and Holidays (Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage) Amendment Bill (No 2). Read the detail here
Improvements to the Holiday Act are coming. Read more here
Read about the wage subsidy and other covid-19 support. More info here
Are commissions part of gross earnings – another change. Read more here