Employment legislation reviews
From time to time, we review employment and accident compensation legislation. Our current and past reviews are listed on this page.
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Implementing the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015: Better regulation - plant, structures and working at heights
Information on the consultation for plant, structures and working at heights regulations.
Changes to the process for setting pay for Members of Parliament
The Remuneration Authority (Members of Parliament Remuneration) Amendment Act repealed the 2015 changes and restored the Remuneration Authority’s discretion to set MPs’ pay based on specified criteria.
National Survey of Employers
Our annual National Survey of Employers (NSE) collects data on workplace practices in New Zealand businesses within the context of current employment-focused legislation.
Licensing system for refrigeration, heating and air conditioning technicians
In 2019, the previous Government decided to introduce a licensing system for work on commercial or industrial refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning systems that use hazardous natural refrigerants.
Amendments to the Equal Pay Act 1972
The changes provide a process to raise and resolve pay equity claims through a better framework for assessing whether there is sex-based undervaluation.
Changes coming to modernise ACC regulations
Upcoming changes to ACC regulations will help ensure the Accident Compensation Scheme is fair and accessible.
Workplace relations in the screen industry
A law change is on the way for contractors working in New Zealand’s screen industry. The changes, proposed by industry and supported by Government, will see contractors allowed to bargain collectively.
Closer Economic Relations with Australia and the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement
Australia is one of our most important economic partners. New Zealand and Australia have made good progress to remove trade barriers.
Ensuring effective regulation of health and safety risks associated with toxic or flammable refrigerant gases
Consultation on the discussion document ‘Ensuring effective regulation of health and safety risks associated with toxic or flammable refrigerant gases’.