Labour Party

Redundancy assistance

30.10.2008

Labour will provide security to people affected by redundancy by introducing a new Job Search Allowance irrespective of a partner's income, Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today.

"Our nation faces challenges as the global financial turbulence continues to affect our economy. Labour has a clear vision and plan to keep momentum in the economy through an economic stimulus package and to support people in the event of redundancies.

"Labour will introd... more +

Improvements to redundancy rights planned

Trevor Mallard

09.10.2008

Options for a statutory minimum for redundancy compensation and notice will go out for public consultation next year, Labour Minister Trevor Mallard announced today.

The recommendations to consider a statutory minimum for redundancy are contained in a report by the Public Advisory Grou... more +

Research positive on flexible working hours

Trevor Mallard

08.10.2008

New research has found that more than 60 per cent of employers offer their workers flexible working hours and say it has a positive effect, Labour Minister Trevor Mallard said today.

The Labour Department report, Work-Life Balance and Flexibility in New Zealand: A snapshot of employee ... more +