New Zealand's FIRST Union excluded from consultation on employment law changes potentially misclassifying permanent workers as contractors.

New Zealand's FIRST Union has been excluded from consultation on proposed employment law changes, which may encourage misclassifying permanent workers as contractors. Union General Secretary Dennis Maga criticized the government for limiting consultation and not waiting for the Employment Court's decision on Uber's appeal. The proposed law change could lead to lower wages, no benefits, and increased vulnerability to exploitation.

June 26, 2024
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