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Daily news of redundancies 'disheartening', says EEO commissioner
Melanie Carroll15:18, Jun 10 2020FacebookTwitterWhats AppRedditEmail
3-4 minutes
RNZ
Warehouse workers say they're devastated to lose their jobs as more than a thousand positions hang in the balance.
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Businesses, particularly those that have received taxpayer cash, need to treat their staff in good faith as the economy takes a hit from the coronavirus pandemic, says the Equal Employment Opportunities commissioner.
Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo said she was concerned by the approach taken by several employers in making workers redundant this past week.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she was angered by the Warehouse Group's plans to cut up to 1080 jobs as other businesses worked hard to keep staff on. The Warehouse Group, which includes Torpedo 7 and Noel Leeming stores, had taken $68 million in wage subsidy payments offered by the Government.
On Friday, Air New Zealand said it planned to slash another 2000 jobs, having already made 4000 workers redundant. It expected to halve its original workforce of 12,500.
Not-For-Syndication
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she was angered by the Warehouse Group's plans to cut up to 1080 jobs.
“It is disheartening to hear the daily news of workers being made redundant, sometimes with very little notice,” Saunoamaali’i said.
“I call on all our business leaders to remember that your staff and the taxpayer have been and remain on this difficult journey with you."
When job cuts were necessary, employers needed to give workers time to prepare themselves and their families for the loss.
Many of those who had lost their job, or the prospect of work, were young people and students, the commissioner said.
“Our young people, graduates, and international students are also struggling like many ordinary Kiwis out there. Their jobs are usually the first to go as employers begin to tighten their purse-strings.”
They relied on training, apprenticeships, and flexible working arrangements in an already difficult jobs market, she said.
“Being open-minded and flexible employers will ensure those who are already disadvantaged, especially disabled young people, Māori and Pacific, and those with mental health challenges have access to employment opportunities.”
stuff.co.nz
Daily news of redundancies 'disheartening', says EEO commissioner
Melanie Carroll15:18, Jun 10 2020FacebookTwitterWhats AppRedditEmail
3-4 minutes
RNZ
Warehouse workers say they're devastated to lose their jobs as more than a thousand positions hang in the balance.
Trustworthy, accurate and reliable news stories are more important now than ever. Support our newsrooms by making a contribution.
Businesses, particularly those that have received taxpayer cash, need to treat their staff in good faith as the economy takes a hit from the coronavirus pandemic, says the Equal Employment Opportunities commissioner.
Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo said she was concerned by the approach taken by several employers in making workers redundant this past week.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she was angered by the Warehouse Group's plans to cut up to 1080 jobs as other businesses worked hard to keep staff on. The Warehouse Group, which includes Torpedo 7 and Noel Leeming stores, had taken $68 million in wage subsidy payments offered by the Government.
On Friday, Air New Zealand said it planned to slash another 2000 jobs, having already made 4000 workers redundant. It expected to halve its original workforce of 12,500.
Not-For-Syndication
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she was angered by the Warehouse Group's plans to cut up to 1080 jobs.
“It is disheartening to hear the daily news of workers being made redundant, sometimes with very little notice,” Saunoamaali’i said.
“I call on all our business leaders to remember that your staff and the taxpayer have been and remain on this difficult journey with you."
When job cuts were necessary, employers needed to give workers time to prepare themselves and their families for the loss.
Many of those who had lost their job, or the prospect of work, were young people and students, the commissioner said.
“Our young people, graduates, and international students are also struggling like many ordinary Kiwis out there. Their jobs are usually the first to go as employers begin to tighten their purse-strings.”
They relied on training, apprenticeships, and flexible working arrangements in an already difficult jobs market, she said.
“Being open-minded and flexible employers will ensure those who are already disadvantaged, especially disabled young people, Māori and Pacific, and those with mental health challenges have access to employment opportunities.”
