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One day the CTU is complaining about the lack of progress on Fair Pay Agreements and the next the Government suddenly produces a consultation document.  Coincidence?  I don’t think so.  Then the Minister is at pains to talk about getting it right for the long term and then expects feedback on the consultation document is less than 40 days.

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The CTU has been pushing for faster progress on FPAs.  The Government is clearly trying to slow this down by saying there will only be one or two FPAs during this term, because it knows this issue has a negative impact on business confidence.  The CTU cites security guards, cleaners and supermarket workers as being first cabs off the rank.

The Government has decided not to repeal the so-called Hobbit Law, but intends adopting most of the joint working party’s recommendations. The question is will there be implications for dependent contractors in other industries.

Finally the Select Committee has reported back on this important Bill.

As you will be aware, from 6 May 2019, where an existing collective agreement covers the work of the new employee, the employer is required to provide the new employee with a prescribed form concerning union membership.

This report probably confirms the fears of many employers.  The Government is yet to draft legislation, so we’re a long way off knowing what we’re really dealing with here.However, it seems certain th...

In (Wendco NZ Ltd v Labour Inspector of MBIE [2017] NZERA Christchurch 199), the Employment Relations Authority (“Authority”) considered the question of how to assess an otherwise working day (“OWD”),...

The key issue of Fair Pay Agreements remains, but the government has already backed off by saying there will only be two of these before the next Election.  

The Employment Relations (Triangular Employment) Amendment Bill has come back from Select Committee, with all provisions relating to joining collective agreements being removed.  This has essentially ...

The government backed off on some key proposals in its flagship Bill, notably allowing employers to opt out of multi-employer collective bargaining; and softening other aspects, such as limiting union...