New employment relations and health and safety resource

The Big Six is a series of six brochures from the Department of Labour that provide checklists and tasks that draw attention to legal responsibilities and good employment practices.

A productive workplace is one where people are safe, healthy and treated fairly. Creating this sort of environment helps organisations recruit and retain skilled staff, minimise employment relationship problems, and avoid tragic and costly accidents. 

The Big Six brochures cover the key areas on which small and medium businesses commonly seek information. Links are provided to the Department’s online tools and to further information on:

• health and safety
• hiring new employees
• pay
• holidays and leave
• managing performance
• ending employment relationships

The  brochures also list other organisations that can help with starting and running a business. 

To find out more about the Big Six, or to download the brochures from the Department’s website, visit: www.dol.govt.nz/big6