The direction towards more choice and contestability in ACC has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.
Employment Relations
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.
Let’s have a conversation about welfare
A full range of options should be considered for tackling our high benefit numbers, says BusinessNZ.
Employment law becoming simpler, more practical
Opinion piece by Phil O’Reilly, CEO 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.
Balancing act in minimum wage change
The current environment makes adjusting the minimum wage a difficult balancing act and today’s increase of 25 cents is probably reasonable in the circumstances, says BusinessNZ.
Unemployment rate in context
BusinessNZ says the six percent unemployment rate released today needs to be looked at in light of the economic events of the last two years.
Positive multipronged approach to youth unemployment
BusinessNZ is endorsing the multipronged approach to youth unemployment announced today.
BusinessNZ welcomes more investment migrants
A relaxation of New Zealand’s Migrant Investment Policy has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.