| Incoming calls to Employers Assistance Ltd highlight the confusion over Public Holidays and who is entitled to what...full story |
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Minimum Wage IncreaseThe Government has moved to increase the adult minimum wage from $12.50 to $12.75 in line with the Consumer Price Index, Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson announced 27/01/10. The training and new entrants' minimum wages will increase from $10 to $10.20.The new minimum wage rates will come into effect on April 1, 2010.... more detailed information on how the minimum wage is applied |
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| he government has received submissions on the Holidays Act. Employers and the unions have some differing views...full story |
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| Please don't think you are covered by insurance - Employer Fined & Has To Pay $55,000 After OSH Prosecution. A Tauranga company has been fined $55,000 and the employee awarded $20,000 in compensation after an accident with a saw...full story |
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| Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson has announced a proposal to change the definition of 'serious harm' under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992...full story |
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Drug and Alcohol workshopsEmployers Assistance Ltd is running a series of Drug & Alcohol advanced training workshops. The workshops are designed for Managers and Supervisors and the next one will be held on May 26th, 2010 in Albany, 8:30am to 4:30pm |
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| Under Health and Safety regulations, Employers are required to take all practicable steps to ensure first aid facilities are provided...full story |
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First aid training at EALEmployers 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 Wednesday 24th March in Lopdell House, Titirangi. The refresher course runs from 8:30am to 12:30pm, full course 8:30am to 4:30pm. |
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