Health & safety improving - survey New health and safety legislation is helping businesses become safer, but more work is still needed, says BusinessNZ.Deloitte has surveyed a range of New Zealand businesses to find what has changed since the passing of the Health and...
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ACC under new governance
Improved ACC governance – but risks remain
Improved ACC governance - but risks remain The latest consultation on the level of ACC levies demonstrates the improved governance of the ACC scheme, says BusinessNZ.The proposed levies for 2017-19 are lower than in previous years across most ACC accounts, reflecting...
ACC levy consultation 2017-19
Petroleum block offer welcomed
BusinessNZ has welcomed the announcement of block offer permit awards for petroleum exploration in offshore and onshore locations around Northland, East Coast, Taranaki and the South Island.
ACC – lower levies welcome but more transparency required
BusinessNZ has welcomed the ACC 2015/16 levy proposals which show that the Work, Earners, and Motor Vehicle Accounts are now fully funded, and that significant premium reductions are possible for next year.
ACC training claims overblown
It is unfortunate that important debate on workplace safety has been undermined by intemperate media comment, says BusinessNZ.
Absenteeism costs $1.3 billion
An estimated 6.1 million days of work absences cost the New Zealand economy approximately $1.3 billion last year, according to the first Wellness in the Workplace survey to be conducted here.
Lower ACC levies welcome
ACC consultation documents show employer, employee and motor vehicle levies are set for reductions of 15 – 17 percent next year.
Better communication for workplace safety
A recent survey of Auckland companies showed many had safety rules that were hard to understand.
BusinessNZ welcomes changes to Health & Safety
BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s announcement today of new health and safety legislation to be administered by the recently established Worksafe New Zealand.
Workplace safety moves welcomed
BusinessNZ welcomes the announcement of the Establishment Board for the new Crown agency WorkSafe.