Legislation criminalising non-payment of wages survives with NZ First support

Legislation criminalising non-payment of wages survives with NZ First support
The opposition says making non-payment of wages a criminal offence will fill a gap in law. (Image: Getty)
Ian Llewellyn
Legislation to make deliberate non-payment of wages a criminal offence has survived, with New Zealand First backing opposition parties. However, it is unclear whether that support will remain to get the proposal into law.The Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill is a member's bill introduced in the last Parliament and now sponsored by Labour MP Camilla Belich.A select committee in the new Parliament reported  the bill back with amendments and a majority recommendation that it be voted down.'Not being held to account'On...

More Law & Regulation

Takeovers Panel will meet on NZME issue
Markets

Takeovers Panel will meet on NZME issue

The panel said in a media release today it had met on the issue of Grenon’s shareholding.

Staff reporters 04 Apr 2025
Insurer IAG admits fair dealing breaches
Law & Regulation

Insurer IAG admits fair dealing breaches

The Financial Markets Authority has filed a civil proceeding against IAG New Zealand Ltd for fair dealing breaches in relation to its insurance products.Some home, boat, car and caravan insurance policyholders were affected.IAG said it identified and reported the relevant issues...

Staff reporters 04 Apr 2025
H&S reform back with a vengeance
Law & Regulation

Bronwyn Heenan: H&S reform back with a vengeance

With all these changes, let's watch this space and wait for the details.

Bronwyn Heenan 04 Apr 2025
Telco fined $325k for misleading 'free' roaming claim
Law & Regulation

Telco fined $325k for misleading 'free' roaming claim

Telco 2degrees has been fined $325,000 after admitting it made misleading claims about its “free” Aussie business roaming plans.The Commerce Commission took action last year after claims made by 2degrees in its advertising campaign between 2020 and 2023 created an impression that...

Staff reporters 03 Apr 2025