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flag New Zealand’s new labor bill weakens worker protections by expanding contractor status and limiting benefits and grievance rights.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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.

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