Social Development and Employment
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Employment Relations Act 2000 amendments
On 21 February 2026, the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 came into force, which clarifies contracting arrangements, simplifies personal grievances and reduces complexity at the start of employment relationships. The Government has reintroduced the ability to make pay deductions in response to partial strikes.
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.
Forced Labour Protocol
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.
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The Remuneration Authority (Members of Parliament Remuneration) Amendment Act repealed the 2015 changes and restored the Remuneration Authority’s discretion to set MPs’ pay based on specified criteria.
Better protections for vulnerable contractors
Feedback was received from a public consultation on better protections for vulnerable contractors in 2020.
Contractor work in Aotearoa New Zealand
Contracting arrangements, or contracts for services, are a fundamental part of our labour market, and are used across nearly all sectors of the economy.
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.
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