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10 important facts every business and their employees should know about the COVID-19 Delta variant and the workplace
Unsure of your employment obligations during COVID-19? These 10 important employment facts can help.
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Protecting your business and community
A higher number of vaccinated workers means protecting your employees, your customers and your business. You can help your employees get vaccinated by making work time available for vaccinations. Covid19.govt.nz has some posters, videos and flyers you can share with your staff to get them on board.
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SCENARIO: Reducing pay during alert level changes
Lisa works full-time as an administrator in Auckland. During Alert Level 3, she continues to work full-time from home. Her employer applied for the Wage Subsidy and started paying her 80% of her pay without talking to her. Can Lisa’s employer do this?
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Liquor stores who exploited workers lose license
The Alcohol Regulatory and Licencing Authority (ARLA) recently ruled that five Canterbury liquor stores should lose their license after exploiting their workers. The breaches were uncovered during an investigation by the Labour Inspectorate.
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Looking after mental wellbeing during COVID-19
During COVID-19 it’s important to look after the mental wellbeing of yourself and your workers. Business.govt.nz has helpful resources for businesses, including a wellbeing policy builder tool to help you build a positive and productive workplace.
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