Kiri Allan case raises issue of mental health in the workplace

Kiri Allan case raises issue of mental health in the workplace
Kiri Allan took leave to focus on her mental health. (Image: NZME)
Rebecca Rendle
There's been close scrutiny this week on the prime minister’s handling of Kiri Allan’s return to work and whether it was adequate, after she took leave to focus on her mental health.Allan was a cabinet minister and not an employee, but the events of this week highlight a topical issue – how employers take care of employees for the good of their mental health. Ministry of Health statistics show that one in five people over 15 years are diagnosed with a mood or anxiety disorder. The reality is that all businesses need t...

More Law & Regulation

DeVere censured by FMA for failing to meet obligations
Law & Regulation

DeVere censured by FMA for failing to meet obligations

The FMA has censured deVere for failing to comply with obligation under its FAP licence.

Tom Raynel 12:15pm
Foodstuffs alleges defamation over merger opinion piece
Retail

Foodstuffs alleges defamation over merger opinion piece

Chapman Tripp lawyers sent letters to the University of Auckland and Stuff.

Country Road loses court battle over duties
Retail

Country Road loses court battle over duties

Country Road has been ordered to retroactively pay $2.5 million in duties and GST.

Cleaning company escapes much bigger fine for cartel conduct
Law & Regulation

Cleaning company escapes much bigger fine for cartel conduct

The High Court fined Canterbury Industrial Scrubbing $51,000.

Staff reporters 02 Jul 2024