News and releases

The number of online job advertisements fell slightly by 0.1 per cent in the month of April 2019, but rose by 0.8 per cent over the year, according to the latest Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Jobs Online monthly data release.

The Select Committee has issued its report on the Equal Pay Amendment Bill, detailing changes to ensure the pay equity framework in the Bill is workable for all parties.

Jobs Online figures released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment show the number of job advertisements rose by 1.2 per cent in the March 2019 quarter.

The Accident Compensation Amendment Bill passed in Parliament.

The Forced Labour Protocol 2014 is an international, legally-binding document that provides guidance on how to eliminate all forms of forced labour, punish offenders and protect victims, including ensuring they have access to remedies such as compensation.

The Government is considering replacing the Minimum Wage Exemption scheme.

Job advertisements rise by 2.0 per cent in the December 2018 quarter.

The report of the Government-convened Fair Pay Agreement Working Group has been released, detailing recommendations on a system for sector-wide collective bargaining.

The number of online job advertisements rose by 0.7 per cent in the month of November 2018 and 9.7 per cent over the year.

The Government announced the minimum wage will increase to $17.70 an hour on 1 April 2019 – an increase of $1.20 per hour.