
Laws that changed in 2017
From contractors’ tax to Easter trading, hazardous substances to ACC levy changes, it’s been a big year for business-related law changes. Here’s a summary.
From contractors’ tax to Easter trading, hazardous substances to ACC levy changes, it’s been a big year for business-related law changes. Here’s a summary.
Bakery and collision repair workshop workers face a high level of work and health-related risks. They’re now included in WorkSafe’s Around the Block tool.
New rules are coming on how to manage the risks if your workplace deals with hazardous substances. Use our guide to make sure you and any workers are ready.
A law change means tenancy agreements must be in writing. Here’s what you can and can’t include — plus details of new rules for insulation and fire alarms.
It’s a myth that small businesses are exempt from health and safety laws. You and your workers must all be involved in keeping people safe at work.
Business.govt.nz has launched the Workplace Policy Builder to help you easily and effectively create policies tailored to your business.
It’s normal to feel a bit off-balance. Here’s how to calm workplace nerves and make sure your emergency plans are ship-shape.
A new interactive tool from WorkSafe is helping business owners understand what some of their health and safety risks might look like.
New Zealanders are estimated to be 13 times more likely to die from a work-related illness than accident. How can you keep your employees healthy?
The type of failures that led to the Pike River mine tragedy can be found in many businesses and in many industries.
Being tired on the job is a health and safety issue many businesses have to grapple with, says a world authority on worker fatigue.
Winter bugs can hammer a small business’s productivity, so it pays to help your people stay healthy — and to understand sick leave rules.
If your business needs a little extra support with health and safety, hiring a specialist advisor can help. Use this checklist to choose the right person.
Every year small businesses pay levies to ACC to cover work-related accidents. Here’s how to soften the budget blow.
Health and safety law changes from April 2016, covering worker involvement, asbestos removal and more. Find out what it means for your business. Get up to date…
Health and safety law applies to all businesses. But some small businesses may not need to have a health and safety representative. Is this you…?
If you make or sell food, law changes could affect your costs. (Hint: it all comes down to risk.) Read on…
Laws on ACC levies, parental leave and food safety are changing in the coming months. Grab a cuppa and check out our summary……
Health and safety is not something you do alone. Learn how you, your workers, and people who share your work environment all have a role to play...
Earthquakes, fires and floods may not be such a disaster for your business, if you think ahead. Find out more…