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New Zealand’s new labor bill weakens worker protections by expanding contractor status and limiting benefits and grievance rights.
New Zealand’s Employment Relations Amendment Bill, under review by Parliament, is drawing criticism for weakening worker protections by expanding a "specified contractor" category that blurs the line between employees and contractors, making it harder to claim benefits.
It removes the 30-day rule ensuring new workers are covered by collective agreements from day one and limits personal grievance rights, especially for higher earners, requiring employer consent—a near-impossible hurdle.
Critics say the bill undermines collective bargaining, entrenches job insecurity, and prioritizes business interests over worker rights, calling it a significant rollback of labor protections.
El nuevo proyecto de ley laboral de Nueva Zelanda debilita las protecciones de los trabajadores al expandir el estatus de contratista y limitar los beneficios y los derechos de queja.