Feedback was received from a public consultation on better protections for vulnerable contractors in 2020.
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Contracting arrangements, or contracts for services, are a fundamental part of our labour market, and are used across nearly all sectors of the economy.
Kahn David Ratcliffe, an unregistered motor vehicle trader, was convicted last week for breaching the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 (MVSA).
In Aotearoa New Zealand, we aim to treat people fairly and with dignity. Modern Slavery and Worker Exploitation are serious forms of exploitation seen internationally and within New Zealand. Addressing these practices requires a whole-of-society response, undertaken through strong partnerships across government agencies and with civil society, businesses, unions, academia and international partners.
The Forced Labour Protocol 2014 provides guidance on how to eliminate all forms of forced labour.
Feedback was sought on a legislative response to modern slavery and worker exploitation, forced labour, people trafficking and slavery.
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.
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.
The Government has created a new one-off public holiday on 26 September 2022 to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.