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Health and safety at work » Employment New Zealand

WebThe Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and related regulations apply to employees and contractors. The Act and related regulations require that workers and others are given …

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Vaccines and the workplace » Employment New Zealand

WebNote: The pages in this section use the terms 'businesses', 'workers', 'employees' and 'employers'. This is because vaccination issues at work involve health and safety law, …

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Medical incapacity » Employment New Zealand

WebDismissal for medical incapacity. When dismissing an employee for incapacity, the employer must follow the principles of a fair process. Employers should be aware that it is common …

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Addressing health and safety concerns » Employment New Zealand

WebWhere public health guidance is being followed, and all health and safety duties under HSWA are met, then workers will need to go to the workplace, unless an alternative …

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Sick leave entitlements » Employment New Zealand

WebAll employees (including part-time and casual employees) are entitled to 10 days' sick leave per year if: at least 1 hour in every week or 40 hours in every month. Minimum sick leave …

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Stress leave » Employment New Zealand

WebAn employer must make sure, as reasonably possible, that health and safety risks in the workplace are identified and managed properly. This includes workplace stress and …

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Medical examination » Employment New Zealand

WebA WorkSafe New Zealand doctor who has concerns that an employee's health may have been affected by work (eg exposure to chemicals) may ask to examine the employee or …

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Hours of work » Employment New Zealand

WebMaximum number of hours. Employment agreements must fix the maximum number of hours to be worked by the employee at no more than 40 per week (not including …

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Sick leave and ACC payments » Employment New Zealand

WebIf an employee is getting weekly compensation from ACC, the employer doesn’t have to pay the employee. If the period of leave on ACC is more than five days, the employer and …

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Disability definitions and etiquette » Employment New Zealand

WebDisability is a term covering personal impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. The most common disability types for adults are physical and sensory …

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Workplace policies » Employment New Zealand

WebEmployers who want to make a change in their workplace need to follow specific steps. Overview of workplace change. Workplace change process outline. Assessing the …

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Rest and meal breaks » Employment New Zealand

WebAn employment agreement or workplace policy can give an employee extra rest and meal breaks, either paid or unpaid, above the minimum required by law. If meal breaks are …

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Induction » Employment New Zealand

WebA full health and safety briefing showing your evacuation plan, any hazards or risks in the workplace and how to be safe from them, the process to report and …

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COVID-19 Vaccines: Employment Guidance

WebCOVID-19 Vaccines: Employment Guidance. COVID-19 vaccines will play a critical role in protecting the health and wellbeing of people in New Zealand. Over time, this will enable …

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Frequently asked questions: COVID-19 and the workplace

WebIf a business does not address a worker’s reasonable belief or concern about COVID-19, then they should not require any worker to come to a workplace or they will likely be in …

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Resources and government support for disabled employees and …

WebEnable New Zealand (external link) provides environmental support services for disabled people on behalf of the Ministry of Health. Enabling Good Lives (external link) is a …

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Government announces COVID-19 workplace vaccination legislation

WebTo align with the recently announced COVID-19 Protection Framework, the Government will mandate vaccinations for workers at businesses where customers need to show COVID …

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Legislation » Employment New Zealand

WebHealth and Safety at Work Act 2015 (external link) is on the New Zealand legislation website. Human Rights Act 1993 Prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of …

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Selecting and appointing » Employment New Zealand

WebWhen you are making a selection decision, remember that your process and supporting information may be examined if your decision is challenged by, for example, an …

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Transgender employees » Employment New Zealand

WebThe employer should emphasise that any workplace policies relating to trans employees are not special rights or privileges. The employer should explain that such policies ensure …

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Ethical and sustainable work practices

WebBehaving ethically and sustainably is the right thing to do. Good work practices help create a level playing field where those who meet employment obligations cannot be undercut by …

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Discrimination » Employment New Zealand

WebAll people are protected from unlawful discrimination in their employment. This includes discrimination on the grounds of: age. race or colour. ethnicity or national origins. sex …

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