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ARTICLE · 15 SEPTEMBER 2010

New Workplace Rules On The Way

Two Bills giving effect to the Government’s package of workplace changes recently passed their first reading, and were sent to select committee. Public submissions on the Employment Relations Bill close on 13 September 2010, with submissions on the Holidays Amendment Bill closing on 17 September 2010. A select committee report is expected in early November. This Brief Counsel provides a user-friendly guide to the Employment Relations Bill and Holidays Amendment Bill both of which are schedul

New ZealandEmployment and HR
Doug Alderslade
Doug Alderslade
Geoff Bevan
Geoff Bevan
Pheroze Jagose (Formerly With Chapman Tripp)
Pheroze Jagose (Formerly With Chapman Tripp)
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Two Bills giving effect to the Government's package of workplace changes recently passed their first reading, and were sent to select committee. Public submissions on the Employment Relations Bill close on 13 September 2010, with submissions on the Holidays Amendment Bill closing on 17 September 2010. A select committee report is expected in early November.

This Brief Counsel provides a user-friendly guide to the Employment Relations Bill and Holidays Amendment Bill both of which are scheduled to come into force on 1 April next year.

Employment Relations Bill

The Employment Relations Bill would shift the balance of power back in favour of employers in several key areas, most notably:

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