Sometimes if discussion with an employer or other person does not give an inspector assurance that defects will be rectified the inspector can issue a formal document to require compliance.

This document is called an improvement notice and it means what it says - the recipient is required to take some action to comply with the Act.

The notice will specify:

• What part of the Act is involved
• Why the inspector thinks there is a breach
• What is the nature of the breach
• How long the person has to rectify the breach.

Unless the employer or other recipient clearly believes the Inspector is wrong they should rectify the breach. If they disagree with it they can appeal to the District Court within 14 days.

The Court will decide whether or not the improvement notice is unreasonable in the circumstances.