Focus on outputs rather than hours For most people setting up a temporary home office arrangement will be, by definition, temporary i.e. working on the kitchen table, in the corner of the lounge etc. They are also likely to have interruptions such as children, students and others who may also be in the house […]
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BUSINESS TIPS TO HELP SME’S SURVIVE COVID -19
As businesses start to feel the pinch of COVID-19, here are some measures to assist you to adapt your current business practices, take advantage of the Government assistance, and how to consult with your employees if more serious measures are required. As strict self-isolation measures have been instituted, we have seen tourism grinding to a […]
Coronavirus and the Workplace 16 March 8am Update
With 8 confirmed cases of the Covid-19 (coronavirus), many New Zealand businesses are currently reviewing or preparing their infectious disease outbreak response plans, as part of their health and safety. Key objectives businesses should cover include: Reducing potential transmission among your employees Identifying people who are at higher risk due to health complications Maintaining business […]
Do I need to pay people after a natural disaster or emergency?
The following guidance is copied from the Employment New Zealand Website If a natural disaster or other serious event happens, the health, safety, and security of people should be the main concern of all employers and staff. This comes before thinking about the interests of the business or organization. Employers and employees should remember to […]
Health and Safety law update
One of the key challenges in the new health and safety legislation is the positive obligation to ‘consult,cooperate and coordinate’ with other businesses including contractors. This piece of legislation in the HSWAct 2015 has been introduced primarily to reduce the risk to workers arising when several businesses work together. As the number of parties involved increases, […]
Case study: Lift maintenance
A human resources company leasing premises in a multi-tenanted office block has concerns about lift maintenance but who is legally responsible? In this case, there is a shared duty of care for lift maintenance in a multi-tenanted office block. All businesses have a duty of care as a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure the […]