A sounder financial footing for ACC along with lower levies for 2012/13 is good news for premium payers, BusinessNZ says.
Employment Relations
NZ plays key role in breakthrough for domestic workers
Millions of domestic workers around the world stand to gain improved working conditions following a vote at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) last week.
More choice in ACC welcome
BusinessNZ supports the general direction of proposals outlined in the ACC discussion document released today.
Central wage fixing completely unacceptable
‘Under the radar’ moves towards central wage fixing are completely unacceptable, says BusinessNZ.
Choice in ACC Work Account will allow innovation, better customer service
The direction towards more choice and contestability in ACC has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.
Employers aimed to act within the law
Good faith in the workplace is in danger of being undermined by invective against employers who are only seeking to act within the law.
Employment law becoming simpler, more practical
Opinion piece by Phil O’Reilly, CEO BusinessNZ
Let’s have a conversation about welfare
A full range of options should be considered for tackling our high benefit numbers, says BusinessNZ.
Employment changes thoughtful, moderate
Planned changes to employment legislation are thoughtful, moderate, and will be more likely to foster productivity, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly.
Over-reaction not warranted
Sensible adjustment in a couple of areas of employment law don’t warrant over-reaction, says BusinessNZ.
Safety and fairness in ACC experience rating
Experience rating in ACC would be a major step towards increased safety and fairness, says BusinessNZ.
Commonsense ruling welcomed
BusinessNZ has welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling on the issue of replacing striking workers, in the case Air Nelson Ltd v EPMU.