Search

Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson is pleased to see unions recognising the protections available to employees on trial periods, in contrast to Trevor Mallard's scaremongering on this legislation.

Workers will have the opportunity to seek employment on a trial basis of up to 90 days from this Sunday, March 1.

Melamine has been detected in an imported ingredient used to fortify food with iron in New Zealand, but consumers are not at any risk, says Minister for Food Safety Kate Wilkinson.

The Government has moved to increase the minimum wage from $12 to $12.50 in line with the Consumer Price Index, Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson announced today.

The United Nations' call to prioritise employment in economic planning is right in line with the initiatives put in place by the National Government to offset the global recession, says Minister of

Businesses and workers will benefit from expanded employment opportunities because of today's passage of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill 2008, says the Minister of Labour, Hon Kate Wilkinso

Trial employment periods for up to 90 days for workplaces with fewer than 20 employees will be available from April 2009, the Minister of Labour, Hon Kate Wilkinson, announced today.

Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson has today released the Department of Labour briefing to her.

Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson today released the Briefing for the Incoming Minister from the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA).