Department of Labour Press Releases

The Immigration service of the Department of Labour has begun a campaign to make people more aware of potential people trafficking, with brochures in various languages and a website identifying possible indicators of trafficking and urging people to report it.

The Department of Labour is urging farmers to wear seatbelts on tractors, and to fit seatbelts to older tractors, to ensure their safety.

The Jobs Online monthly report for august 2010 shows a continued growth in the total number of job vacancies advertised online.

Napier District Court have given jail sentences to three men for immigration fraud. Immigration NZ says this sends a clear message that illegally using foreign workers will not be tolerated.

Department of Labour’s (DOL) new Skills Highway website has been developed closely with a range of companies and business groups.

My First Job website has been launched to help young employees understand their rights and responsibilites.

Department of Labour is reminding retailers to close ANZAC Day morning until 1pm.

Department of Labour states that employers are legally required to ensure that employees who use all terrain vehicles (ATV’s) are well trained in their use. P.A. and S.C. Steens Ltd has been fined after it was found their employee who died in an ATV accident was not experienced, and had not been wearing a helmet.