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National Rules Out Supporting Roger Douglas Youth Rate Bill

National Rules Out Supporting Roger Douglas Youth Rate Bill
Wellington, March 17 NZPA - The National Party has ruled out supporting a bill introduced to Parliament by ACT MP Sir Roger Douglas seeking to allow for the reintroduction of youth rates.

Concerns Raised Over Personal Grievance Changes

Wellington, March 3 NZPA - Concerns have been raised over the possibility of workers being stripped of rights under changes to personal grievance rules.

Personal Grievance Revamp Considered

Personal Grievance Revamp Considered
By Maggie Tait of NZPA Wellington, March 2 NZPA - Legislation bringing in changes to personal grievance cases could be before Parliament by the middle of the year, Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson says.

Personal Grievance Revamp Considered

By Maggie Tait of NZPA

MPs To Debate Youth Minimum Wage

MPs To Debate Youth Minimum Wage
Wellington, Feb 23 NZPA - A bill allowing the Government to re-introduce a youth minimum wage is to be debated by Parliament. The bill in the name of ACT MP Sir Roger Douglas was drawn from a ballot of members' bills.

Personal Grievance Revamp Considered

Personal Grievance Revamp Considered
Wellington, Feb 22 NZPA - The Government is considering changes the rules around personal grievance cases to the Employment Relations Authority (ERA).

Adventure Tourism Review Due At End Of May

Auckland, Feb 18 NZPA - A review into risk management and safety provisions in the adventure and outdoor tourism sectors will be completed by the end of May.

ACT Seeks To Re-Introduce Youth Rates

ACT Seeks To Re-Introduce Youth Rates
Wellington, Feb 11 NZPA - ACT MP Roger Douglas is going to ask Parliament to re-introduce youth rates. Sir Roger said today he would put up a member's bill seeking the change.

Health And Safety Strategy Found To Be Sound

Health And Safety Strategy Found To Be Sound
Wellington, Jan 29 NZPA - A review has found the Department of Labour's workplace health and safety strategy is sound but needs to be rejuvenated and reprioritised.

Minimum Wage Rise Hits Sour Note With Maori Party

Minimum Wage Rise Hits Sour Note With Maori Party
Wellington, Jan 28 NZPA - Lifting the minimum wage is a defining issue for the Maori Party in government, and yesterday's 25 cents and hour increase falls way short of what the party would be comfortable with, says co-leader Pita Sharples.