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New health and safety guidelines for sex industry
Thursday, 29 July 2004, 2:30 pm | Department Of Labour
A new health and safety guide for the sex industry will help protect workers, clients, and public health, says Mike Cosman of the Department of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health service (OSH). More >>
Dept of Labour evaluation reports
Tuesday, 6 July 2004, 11:14 am | Department Of Labour
The Department of Labour today released on its website www.dol.govt.nz two reports on community employment-related capacity-building initiatives. More >>
Invest to protect our greatest asset – people
Monday, 5 July 2004, 1:47 pm | Department Of Labour
The Occupational Safety and Health Service investigated 61 workplace deaths in the year to 30 June 2004. This includes the deaths of 13 bystanders or visitors to workplaces. More >>
New Look Department of Labour from 1 July
Thursday, 1 July 2004, 11:51 am | Department Of Labour
The Secretary of Labour, Dr James Buwalda, today welcomed the seven Deputy Secretaries who make up the Department of Labour’s new-look Strategic Leadership Team, as the Department enters a new phase in its long history of supporting New Zealanders’ working ... More >>
New Look Department of Labour from 1 July
Thursday, 1 July 2004, 11:25 am | Department Of Labour
The Secretary of Labour, Dr James Buwalda, today welcomed the seven Deputy Secretaries who make up the Department of Labour’s new-look Strategic Leadership Team, as the Department enters a new phase in its long history of supporting New Zealanders’ working ... More >>
Health board to pay after worker almost loses toe
Thursday, 24 June 2004, 9:36 am | Department Of Labour
A locking pin missing from a patient lifting hoist has cost the Capital and Coast District Health Board $7500, after the Occupational Safety and Health Service successfully prosecuted the board over an accident where a staff member nearly lost her big toe. More >>
Shop Trading Hours for Easter And Anzac Day 2004
Thursday, 8 April 2004, 5:49 pm | Department Of Labour
“The Department of Labour reminds retailers and market operators that, in general, they can’t open on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and the morning of Anzac Day,” says the Department’s Principal labour Inspector, Muriel Kelly. More >>
Secretary of Labour Accepts & Endorses Report
Thursday, 26 February 2004, 3:09 pm | Department Of Labour
The Secretary of Labour, Dr James Buwalda, accepts the recommendations in the Ombudsman’s report into the actions of New Zealand Immigration Service staff over the release of official information and says they endorse the conclusions of his own investigation ... More >>
Communities Making the Most of Knowledge Society
Monday, 3 November 2003, 2:05 pm | Department Of Labour
What do communities need to make the most of our Knowledge society? Maps of their assets, digital snapshots of their regions or laptop warriors who will help them plan for their future ICT needs? More >>
Investigation To Maintain Confidence In Integrity
Thursday, 31 July 2003, 10:09 am | Department Of Labour
The Department of Labour has begun an investigation into the Immigration Service’s handling of official information on the Zaoui case. More >>
New minimum wages for trainees
Tuesday, 24 June 2003, 4:31 pm | Department Of Labour
"From Wednesday 25 June, people doing recognised industry training while at work have to be paid at least the minimum wage of $6.80 an hour", the Employment Relations Service's Principal Labour Inspector, Muriel Kelly, said today. "Previously ... More >>
Counting Injuries in New Zealand
Thursday, 31 October 2002, 3:56 pm | Department Of Labour
A report outlining the future of injury information collection was released today by the Department of Labour and Statistics New Zealand. More >>
General Manager for Employment Relations Service
Tuesday, 10 April 2001, 5:10 pm | Department Of Labour
John Chetwin, Chief Executive of the Department of Labour, today announced the appointment of Andrew Annakin as General Manager of the Employment Relations Service (ERS). Mr Annakin, 42, replaces Ralph Stockdill who has been General Manager of the Service ... More >>
Mediation For Parties In Waterfront Dispute
Wednesday, 24 January 2001, 4:15 pm | Department Of Labour
The Department of Labour has announced that the parties to the current waterfront dispute have agreed to the involvement of a Mediator from the Department’s Employment Relations Mediation Service. More >>
Accident Regulator Releases New Figures
Tuesday, 6 July 1999, 4:51 pm | Department Of Labour
The Department of Labour’s Accident Insurance Regulator’s office has today released updated figures relating to the new accident insurance market. More >>