Photo: NZ HeraldAn investigation targeting Chorus contractors has found nearly all are breaching employment standards. He accused Chorus of "hiding behind a model that pushes pressure onto subcontractors who don't have the experience of a big player like Downer." "To emphasise the size of the operation, approximately 900 subcontracting companies have had working agreements with Chorus and its three main sub-contractors. Large companies such as Chorus need to be proactive and ensure that their contractors and subcontractors are not exploiting their workers. "Chorus has been assured by its service companies that all employees and subcontractors are appropriately employed and adhere to health and safety standards," Chorus Network and Field GM Ed Beattie said.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 08, 2018 03:56 UTC