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"Employment Law Updates 2026 in New Zealand"

2025 has brought big changes to employment law in New Zealand. Wage theft is now a serious issue, pay secrecy clauses are banned, and businesses can make pay deductions on partial strikes.

And there’s more on the horizon, with major proposals moving through Parliament that could reshape employer obligations again. That’s why we created this practical 2026 Employment Law Updates factsheet - a clear guide to what’s in force now and what’s coming next, including:

• Pay deductions on partial strikes
• Wage theft
• Minimum wage increase
• Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Pay disclosure legislation
• Personal grievance claim threshold
• Contractor “gateway test”
• Proposed health and safety reforms
• Big KiwiSaver changes in 2026

Download the factsheet to stay compliant with confidence, reduce risk, and keep your focus on running and growing your business.

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