CONDITIONS ESSENTIAL FOR DECENT WORK

Political stability, democracy, the rule of law and economic and social growth are essential foundational conditions for the development and maintenance of decent work in our society.

A functioning labour market system is one of these essential conditions. Some of the basic elements of our labour market system are given below.

CURRENT LABOUR MARKET INSTITUTIONAL AND REGULATORY SYSTEM

Tripartism

Tripartism and social dialogue (consultation and exchange of information between representatives of governments, employers, and workers) are an important part of our labour market system. The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and Business New Zealand are active social partners for the Government.

 

Legislation

Employment Relations Act 2000

Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992

Holidays Act 2003

Minimum Wage Act 1983

Wages Protection Act 1983

Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Act 2001

Immigration Act 1987

Human Rights Act 1993

New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990

State Sector Act 1988

Local Government Act 2002

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996

Treaty of Waitangi

 

Organisations

Department of Labour

New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

Business New Zealand

Employment Court

Accident Compensation Corporation

Human Rights Commission (including Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner)

State Services Commission

Privacy Commissioner

Ministry of Education

Tertiary Education Commission

New Zealand Qualifications Authority

Ministry of Health

Ministry of Social Development

Ministry of Economic Development

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

Ministry of Women's Affairs

Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs

Maritime New Zealand

Police

Civil Aviation Authority

Department of Corrections

Local authorities