The Government is considering revamping personal grievance laws. Changes will aim to eliminate frivolous claims and control advocates who take on cases on a no win/no fee basis. The Government plans to announce that it will soon gather anecdotal accounts regarding the personal grievance system in New Zealand. The Employment Relations Authority receives 2500 applications a year, with 1000 going to a first stage investigative meeting.
The Government is also reviewing the law covering vulnerable workers, mostly in cleaning, catering and laundry companies, whose jobs are protected if a contract changes hands.
For further information on these topics, please do not hesitate to contact our employment team.
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