Proposals released for a New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme
Every year, more than 100,000 New Zealanders are made redundant and laid off, or have to stop working because of a health condition or disability.
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New border exception to support rapidly growing tech sector
The Government has announced today a new border class exception for the technology sector, to support this rapidly growing industry to bring in overseas talent where it is most needed.
Should New Zealand ratify the Forced Labour Protocol?
The Forced Labour Protocol 2014 provides guidance on how to eliminate all forms of forced labour.
Consultation on modern slavery and worker exploitation
Feedback was sought on a legislative response to modern slavery and worker exploitation, forced labour, people trafficking and slavery.
Executive summary of consultation on legislation to address modern slavery and worker exploitation: Summary of feedback
Temporary migrant worker exploitation review
Submissions on this consultation are now closed.
Security officers – additional employment protections
Changes to the Employment Relations Act which provide security officers with additional employment protections came into effect on 1 July 2021.
Sex work in New Zealand
We are taking a proactive approach to ensure employers, facilitators of service and workers in the sex industry understand their rights and legal obligations.
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day
The Government has created a new one-off public holiday on 26 September 2022 to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Matariki public holiday
The Matariki Public Holiday Bill has been passed.