The Fair Pay Agreements (FPA) legislation has been repealed with effect from 20 December 2023. Information from MBIE outlines the next steps for employers and employees.
With the FPA legislation now repealed, no new applications can be considered by MBIE. There have not been any Fair Pay Agreements finalised to-date. Repealing the legislation will not impact on current employment terms for workers.
Organisations who collected information for specific lawful purposes, such as Fair Pay Agreement application for initiation or bargaining, must ensure the information they hold is only used in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
Employment New Zealand provides advice on what bargaining options remain available as well as laying out the privacy obligations.
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