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Health & Safety, Covid-19, and new requirements

Jon-Paul from Willowgrove Consulting Limited

I discussed the happenings around WorkSafe and Covid-19 last August in the article, and not a lot has changed. Businesses still need to address their H&S risks reasonably.

However, we have two key changes to consider from the latest Level 4 lockdown and government directives:
1. Contact tracing with an effective recording of all workers and visitors to your business.
2. The discussion and the slippery slope of vaccine passports, something I hope will not become a normal thing in New Zealand.

With the court decision on MIQ workers being sacked, there is a theme that businesses may have to address the vaccine status of their workers on an H&S basis.

This potentially puts businesses at odds with the H&S laws if they have an unvaccinated worker cause an outbreak in the workplace. Something I am sure we will see again.

I feel this is a step too far, but I don't make the rules, so we need to watch this space on what guidance we get from the authorities.

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3 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 79.9% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    79.9% Complete
  • 20.1% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    20.1% Complete
721 votes
1 day ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

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9 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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