WorkSafe New Zealand has released further resources and guidance... read more
WorkSafe New Zealand has released further resources and guidance for businesses on managing mental health in the workplace, in line...
Mental Health Obligations in the Workplace
We recently discussed WorkSafe’s approach to mental health... read more
We recently discussed WorkSafe’s approach to mental health at work and expectations that PCBU’s identify mental health risks and eliminate...
Employment Law / October 27, 2022
Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit
This month we are focusing on Mental Health. In the workplace... read more
This month we are focusing on Mental Health. In the workplace context, employee mental health issues can lead to time...
Health / September 23, 2022
Update to the Quarry Operations Regulations
The Health and Safety at Work (Mining Operations and Quarry Operations)... read more
The Health and Safety at Work (Mining Operations and Quarry Operations) Regulations 2022 have been amended with new changes being...
Employment Law / September 23, 2022
How Far will WorkSafe Go?
Over recent years we have seen WorkSafe’s prosecution approach... read more
Over recent years we have seen WorkSafe’s prosecution approach shift, including by their focus on small business owners and expanding...
General / July 21, 2022
Seminar: Gaining a Competitive Edge in Today’s Climate
We invite you to a seminar and panel discussion presented by... read more
We invite you to a seminar and panel discussion presented by Copeland Ashcroft Law and Findex Human Resources and Health...
Employment Law / July 13, 2022
Officer Prosecutions on the rise – do you know your obligations?
Recent WorkSafe prosecutions show an increasing focus on officers,... read more
Recent WorkSafe prosecutions show an increasing focus on officers, including directors of small businesses, as discussed here and here. A...
Employment Law / June 21, 2022
Whakaari sentencing: tour seller guilty
Following a WorkSafe investigation, Inflite Charters Limited... read more
Following a WorkSafe investigation, Inflite Charters Limited (Inflite) was fined $227,500 for failing to ensure that reasonably practicable steps to...
Acts / June 15, 2022
Mental Health at Work – WorkSafe’s Approach
WorkSafe expects PCBUs to identify mental health risks and eliminate... read more
WorkSafe expects PCBUs to identify mental health risks and eliminate them from work so far as reasonably practicable. If the...
Acts / June 15, 2022
Consequences for not checking your subcontractor has health and safety covered
The first sentencing decision has been released following the... read more
The first sentencing decision has been released following the Whakaari/White Island eruption and WorkSafe’s prosecutions relating to this. A charter...
Cases / May 19, 2022