{"id":118557,"date":"2025-11-05T03:03:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T03:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/118557\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T03:03:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T03:03:08","slug":"mbie-launches-crackdown-on-non-compliance-in-beauty-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/118557\/","title":{"rendered":"MBIE launches crackdown on non-compliance in beauty industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\u201cThe beauty sector has seen a rise in complaints and referrals, especially in the Waikato and Wellington areas,\u201d said Margaret Meafua, labour inspectorate compliance manager for the central region.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re taking a proactive, intelligence-led approach to disrupt non-compliant practices and support businesses in doing the right thing.\u201d<\/p>\n
The labour inspectorate is assessing compliance with employment obligations such as employment agreements, recordkeeping, lawful deductions, and minimum entitlements.<\/p>\n
Where breaches are identified, a range of enforcement tools may be used, including infringement and improvement notices, enforceable undertakings, and penalties through the Employment Relations Authority (ERA).<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is about ensuring fair treatment for workers and a level playing field for businesses doing the right thing,\u201d Meafua said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy working together, we can strengthen our response to organised crime and serious non-compliance.\u201d<\/p>\n
MBIE wouldn\u2019t provide details of issues of concern identified. <\/p>\n
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