The Government’s proposal to introduce compulsory wage bargaining through Fair Pay Agreements has put New Zealand on a Top 40 list for possible prosecution by the International Labour Organisation.
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ILO findings misinterpreted
ILO findings misinterpreted
BusinessNZ says the findings by the ILO regarding the New Zealand Government’s planned Fair Pay Agreements legislation have been misinterpreted by some commentators. The Conclusion reached by the ILO’s Committee on the Application of Standards requested the New...
BusinessNZ pleased with ILO outcome
The ILO has confirmed that it has concerns about the NZ Government’s proposed Fair Pay Agreements legislation and says the Government needs to go back to the table with BusinessNZ and the CTU to ensure that FPAs comply with international law. BusinessNZ Chief...
NZ on short list: breach of international law
NZ on short list: breach of international law New Zealand is now on a short list of 22 countries accused of breaches of international law.The International Labour Organisation has determined that New Zealand has a case to answer, and has invited the New Zealand...
ILO worst cases
Border reopening sooner good for business
Border reopening sooner good for business Border reopening sooner good for businessBusinessNZ welcomes the Government moving faster on reopening borders earlier than previously indicated, and providing more clarity around immigration settings.The Prime Minister...
Your work your way
BusinessNZ has launched a nationwide campaign ‘Your Work, Your Way’, calling on Kiwis to reject compulsory FPAs, and stand up for their right to negotiate their own working conditions and pay directly with their employer. An open letter to the Minister for Workplace...
Critical staff shortages hamper business and the economy
Critical staff shortages hamper business and the economy A new report by Sense Partners for BusinessNZ: Labour Market Conditions for Business shows critical worker shortages, record high levels of employment, and record high demand for goods and services, highlighting...
BusinessNZ says no
BusinessNZ says no BusinessNZ has confirmed that it will not accept payments included in the Fair Pay Agreements Bill introduced to Parliament today.Under the terms of the Bill, BusinessNZ would be offered $250,000 a year for supporting compulsory bargaining in major...
Government’s phone off the hook to FPA concerns
Government’s phone off the hook to FPA concerns Watch: In December, BusinessNZ announced it refuses to be part of the Governments FPA Scheme. BusinessNZ CEO Kirk Hope speaks about the refusal to be part of the unfair and unlawful scheme. Video | DownloadThe Government...
NZ economy: crosscurrents of risk
NZ economy: crosscurrents of risk The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast reveals rising international and domestic risks, making business planning uncertain and fraught.The Forecast for the March 2022 quarter shows inflationary and activity-constricting impacts resulting...