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Gibbs ruling removes protections for workers
Tuesday, 19 July 2005, 5:11 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The Employment Court decision on the Gibbs vs Crest Commercial Cleaning Ltd shows the folly of the Government's 2004 employment law changes, the Employers & Manufacturers Association (Northern) says. More >>
Government cost increases driving inflation
Friday, 15 July 2005, 3:52 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Home owners would be benefiting already from lower interest rates on their mortgages except for the high price increases being levied by central and local government, the Employers & Manufacturers Association (Northern) says. More >>
Courts increase double dipping from accidents
Tuesday, 12 July 2005, 11:32 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Employers are becoming alarmed by the rapid increase in reparation awards being made by the courts to victims of workplace accidents. More >>
Transit's plan lacks credibility
Thursday, 30 June 2005, 5:41 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The 10 year plan announced by Transit New Zealand tonight, and the extra funding made available, are welcome responses to increasing public anxiety and pressure on transport, the Employers & Manufacturers Association (Northern) says. More >>
More money half right for roads
Friday, 24 June 2005, 4:52 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The extra $500 million promised for transport is only part of the right answer needed to fix our transport crisis, the Employers & Manufacturers Association (Northern) says. More >>
Hamilton needs a UAGC
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 3:05 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Hamilton City Council should introduce a Uniform Annual General Charge (UAGC) in the interests of fairness to all of the city's ratepayers, the Employers & Manufacturers Association (Northern) has advised the council at the hearings on its Annual Plan. More >>
Auckland’s transport crisis to get rev up
Friday, 3 June 2005, 9:59 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Transport is the number one issue for Auckland and the Employers & Manufacturers Association totally supports this view. More >>
Minister of Labour has to get off the fence
Tuesday, 31 May 2005, 1:56 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Minister of Labour, Paul Swain, has to get off the fence and inform business whether or not the Government supports further changes to the Employment Relations Act, the Employers & Manufacturers Association (Northern) says. More >>
High Manukau Business Rates Differential Slammed
Friday, 27 May 2005, 4:21 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Business has sharply criticised Manukau City Council for maintaining its high anti-business rates differential. More >>
North Shore sets record for highest rates hike
Thursday, 26 May 2005, 3:49 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
North Shore city has been hiking its rates faster than any other city in the region, and continues to charge business the highest rates differential in New Zealand. More >>
Dubious ARC decisions challenged
Wednesday, 25 May 2005, 4:20 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Two major decisions by the Auckland Regional Council were challenged by the Employers & Manufacturers Association (Northern) when presenting its submission to the ARC today. More >>
Rotorua's rating system should be overhauled
Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 5:11 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Rotorua City Council should undertake a comprehensive review of its rating system, the Employers & Manufacturers Association told the council's hearings on its Annual Plan Monday May 23rd. More >>
Wage settlements below 5% the norm
Monday, 23 May 2005, 12:13 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Unions are settling many wage claims for less than five per cent per annum, with no benchmark figure in sight this year, says the Manager of Employment Services for EMA, David Lowe. More >>
Rodney Council challenged over unfair rates
Tuesday, 17 May 2005, 4:56 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The Employers & Manufacturers Association has challenged Rodney District Council to publish an analysis of the reasons why business property owners should pay more in rates per land value than residential property owners. More >>
Rodney Council challenged over unfair rates
Tuesday, 17 May 2005, 4:21 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The Employers & Manufacturers Association has challenged Rodney District Council to publish an analysis of the reasons why business property owners should pay more in rates per land value than residential property owners. More >>
Manufacturing Survey Shows Decrease In Activity
Monday, 16 May 2005, 4:32 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The latest ANZ-Business NZ manufacturing survey shows a decrease in activity for the month of April. More >>
Local govt should stay out of industrial disputes
Tuesday, 10 May 2005, 3:38 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Auckland City Council and the Auckland Regional Council are well advised to stay out of the Stagecoach bus drivers' industrial dispute, says EMA Northern's Employment Services Manager, David Lowe. More >>
Carbon tax primitive option
Wednesday, 4 May 2005, 1:22 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The carbon tax announced today will help keep new investment on hold and impose another cost setback to New Zealand's exporters, the Employers & Manufacturers Association (Northern) says. More >>
FBT rate cut welcome, though real issues remain
Friday, 29 April 2005, 5:37 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Business welcomes the proposed cut to Fringe Benefit Tax announced today, and the contribution towards PAYE compliance costs imposed on small businesses with up to five people, even though the inequity of FBT has not been addressed. More >>
Huge variation in personal grievance awards
Tuesday, 5 April 2005, 1:07 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Disaffected employees stand a far better chance of winning a personal grievance claim against their employer in Wellington than in Auckland, and in Wellington they stand to get a far higher pay out. More >>
