Govt supports fair and safe workplaces as Kiwis get back to work
Iain Lees-Galloway says health and safety at work continue to be essential during the recovery and rebuild of New Zealand’s economy.
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The Government is supporting fair and safe workplaces as more and more New Zealanders get back to work in Level 1.
We are investing in programmes to ensure employers and employees know their rights and obligations and at the same time we are supporting two new health and safety initiatives that will maintain the momentum to cut work-related harm, Workplace Relations and Safety say Minister Iain Lees-Galloway.
The programmes will provide:
Health and safety leadership by industry
Health and safety promotion and technical information
Employment Services support and contestable fund
"During Alert Levels 2, 3 and 4, we saw countless examples of businesses, workers and industry organisations stepping up and taking their health and safety responsibilities seriously. This has been critical in slowing the spread of COVID-19.
"We need to continue to be vigilant. To support ongoing efforts, we are investing in industry-led health and safety leadership groups; a WorkSafe campaign promoting safely getting back to work and providing technical health and safety advice to support businesses."
Iain Lees-Galloway says health and safety at work continue to be essential during the recovery and rebuild of New Zealand's economy.
"COVID-19 has affected many workers and workplaces, and as a result, the Employment NZ 0800 line has seen a 49 percent increase in the number of calls from the same time last year. We expect this demand will continue and are investing additional resources to support everyone that calls the line with queries.
"We are also establishing a $3 million contestable fund for business organisations, unions and community providers to access funding for initiatives that support workers and workplaces to manage employment impacts and position themselves for recovery following COVID-19."
(With Inputs from New Zealand Government Press Release)
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