News

October 2022

Changing Nature of Employment - Uber and Fair Pay Agreements Expand article

Today is a significant day with the release of the Employment Court decision that four Uber drivers are in fact employees; and the Committee of the Whole House debating the Fair Pay Agreements Bill.

Public Sector Pay Adjustment Process Expand article

In response to pressure from unions about the current cost of living crisis, Te Kawa Mataaho (Public Service Commission) is engaging in a process with Public Sector unions to reach agreement on a Public Sector Pay Adjustment (PSPA).

Fair Pay Agreements - Coming to a place near you very soon ............... Expand article

The Select Committee has reported back on the Bill. The Bill has its Second Reading on 18 October and if passed most of the Bill would come into force one month after Royal Assent. At the current rate of progress, the Bill is expected to be passed before the end of the year, with the first FPA being in place in the first half of 2023.