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KEY POINTS

The Employment Relations Act, which came into force on 2 October 2000:

 
Has taken on board the pragmatic voices of both employers and unions.
Ensures you are not at risk of having commercially sensitive information disclosed to competitors. You have the right to have such information vetted by an independent third party. Both parties are restricted to requesting only information necessary to support or substantiate claims made in the bargaining process.
Doesn't force independent contractors to change their employment status. Nor does this bill override other legislation dealing with employment status.
Only makes a director personally liable under the Minimum Wage Act and the Holidays Act where they have directed or authorised underpayments and where the company is insolvent.
Promotes mediation, not litigation. Independent mediators will be free, accessible, and available to help resolve any disputes at the earliest possible time.
Ensures that our industrial relations law is fair to both employers and employees.
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