Proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act will improve but not significantly alter employment processes, says BusinessNZ.
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Local government reform welcome and overdue
Local government reforms announced today will be positively received by business, says BusinessNZ.
Employers aimed to act within the law
Good faith in the workplace is in danger of being undermined by invective against employers who are only seeking to act within the law.
Employment law becoming simpler, more practical
Opinion piece by Phil O’Reilly, CEO BusinessNZ
Employment changes thoughtful, moderate
Planned changes to employment legislation are thoughtful, moderate, and will be more likely to foster productivity, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly.
Business supports local government amendment
Business supports changes to the Local Government Act to get better decision making by local authorities.
Commonsense ruling welcomed
BusinessNZ has welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling on the issue of replacing striking workers, in the case Air Nelson Ltd v EPMU.
Property rights help jobs and growth
BusinessNZ supports the principle of including property rights in the Bill of Rights Act.
Holidays Amendment Act summary
‘Transfer of business’ policy will cost NZ
‘Transfer of business’ provisions in the Employment Relations Law Reform Bill are causing concern to many companies.