Sexual harassment — identify and manage the risk
As an employer, you’re responsible for dealing with sexual harassment at work. Use WorkSafe’s toolkit to help you understand and manage this risk.
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New law helps people affected by domestic violence
A new law introduces paid leave for employees affected by domestic violence. It comes into effect in April 2019 — find out your responsibilities as an employer.
Owner-operators: Tips to beat isolation
Being a solo operator can be isolating, and it can sometimes feel like your work is your life. Read on for tips to help you feel more connected.
Running a business from home: What you need to know
Many New Zealand businesses operate from home. Here’s what to think about if you run a home-based business.
Looking after your employees
A health and wellbeing policy is an excellent way to build a positive and healthy workplace. Use our tool to create one for your business.
What you need to know about your ACC invoice
Everyone in New Zealand who’s in business has to pay ACC levies, which cover the cost of injuries caused by accidents. This year's invoices are coming soon.
Managing mental health in the workplace
As an employer or manager, you know your people are essential to the success of your business. Supporting them when they need it is really important.
Hazard alert: Bakeries and collision repair workshops
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.
Landlords: What to put in tenancy agreements
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.
Health & Safety: Involving everyone at work
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.
Build easy workplace policies
Business.govt.nz has launched the Workplace Policy Builder to help you easily and effectively create policies tailored to your business.
Feeling shaky after the quakes?
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.
Workplace health: good for your staff and business
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?
Health and Safety lessons from Pike River — for all businesses
The type of failures that led to the Pike River mine tragedy can be found in many businesses and in many industries.
How to fight workplace fatigue
Being tired on the job is a health and safety issue many businesses have to grapple with, says a world authority on worker fatigue.
Quick questions to help choose a H&S advisor
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.
ACC: Take the pain out of levy day
Every year small businesses pay levies to ACC to cover work-related accidents. Here’s how to soften the budget blow.
Natural disaster + being prepared = better for business
Earthquakes, fires and floods may not be such a disaster for your business, if you think ahead. Find out more…
Will I get in trouble over an H&S incident?
If you follow accepted industry practices, you’ll meet your legal responsibilities and, in most cases, not get in any legal trouble if something happens.
New website to find your BIC code
Your business industry classification (BIC) code sets your ACC levies and is used for other government services. Picking the right BIC code is easier now...