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December 2009 Employers Newsletter


Published 01 Dec 2009

Our Albany office will be closed from Thursday 24th December and re-opens on Tuesday 5th January 2010.


We will have a duty consultant over the Christmas/New Year break so feel free to phone us on 0800 15 8000 about any legal query over that period.


We wish all our clients and friends a very Merry Christmas and thank you for your association during 2009.


This Issue

NZ PUBLIC HOLIDAY DATES 2010 & 2011

See the Statutory Public holidays and Provincial holidays for 2010 and 2011...full story

CHRISTMAS PARTIES

There are potential dangers and liabilities involved...full story

Farm Manager Dismissed for Alleged Drug Taking

A farm manager has been awarded $18,989 for unjustified dismissal...full story

BREACH OF SAFETY WIN FOR EMPLOYER

The employee had been dismissed after an incident during which he was seen clearing a machinery blockage by an unsafe means...full story

Medical Incapacity – An Employer's Obligations

While an employer is not required to hold open the job of a sick or injured employee indefinitely, there are a number of steps to follow...full story

THE LEGAL REQUIREMENT FOR FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE

Under Health and Safety regulations, Employers are required to take all practicable steps to ensure first aid facilities are provided...full story

First aid training at EAL

Employers Assistance Ltd runs a series of First Aid Training courses and you are invited to send an employee or two for training. The next course is Tuesday Jan 26, 2010 in Albany.