Delivering improvements to the Holidays Act is a priority for the Government.

The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety announced today that from 1 July 2024, parental leave payments will increase.

The Associate Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety announced today that parental leave payments will increase by 7.7 percent from 1 July 2023, to reflect the 7.7 percent rise in the average weekly earnings.

The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety announced today that parental leave payments will increase by 6.33% from Friday, 1 July 2022, to reflect the 6.33% rise in the average weekly earnings.

All numbers for these roles are based on the Regional Skills Outlook RSO- 2023, Infometrics and were produced for Tertiary Education Commission advice.

Iwi, hapū and Māori are leaders in future-focused and sustainable sectors.

Feedback was received from a public consultation on better protections for vulnerable contractors in 2020.

MBIE is seeking feedback on proposed additions to the list of diseases covered under ACC where there is a link to workplace exposure.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) provides advice on relevant international labour issues and assesses the impact of international developments on New Zealand's labour interests.

The Employment Standards Legislation Act aims to encourage fair and productive workplaces and ensure employment law responds to a dynamic business environment.