Important consultation on managing psychosocial risks at work

Important consultation on managing psychosocial risks at work
Employers are being asked to consider the psychosocial risks facing staff at work. (Image: 123rf)
Bronwyn Heenan
There has been much talk recently about obligations on an employer to manage psychosocial risks at work and to ensure staff have mentally healthy work. These conversations are important, as is ensuring a safe and healthy place for all to work in. WorkSafe is currently consulting on guidelines for all businesses in managing psychosocial risks at work. It has set an extremely tight deadline for that consultation, which is very unfortunate given the importance of the issues, of November 11 to 29.  This consultation builds on an earlier w...

More Law & Regulation

Port of Auckland becomes first fast-track winner
Infrastructure

Port of Auckland becomes first fast-track winner

An expert panel has issued a draft decision approving a major infrastructure project.

Oliver Lewis 02 Aug 2025
Christchurch Casino admits to AML breaches
Law & Regulation

Christchurch Casino admits to AML breaches

Christchurch Casino has admitted to a raft of anti-money laundering compliance failures and agreed to a proposed $5.06 million penalty.The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) said on Friday that as part of the settlement, Christchurch Casino admitted all seven causes of action i...

Gregor Thompson 01 Aug 2025
Mass timber offices approved, gravel pit 'goneburger'
Infrastructure

Mass timber offices approved, gravel pit 'goneburger'

The planned $100m development became a flashpoint for critics of the RMA.

Oliver Lewis 01 Aug 2025
Bathurst vs Talley's: battling on
Markets Part 3

Bathurst vs Talley's: battling on

Bathurst turned back to Asian investors to raise capital this year.

Pattrick Smellie 31 Jul 2025