Govt reconfirms plans to repeal FPAs, extend 90-day trials

Govt reconfirms plans to repeal FPAs, extend 90-day trials
Christopher Luxon and Brooke van Velden at Monday's announcement. (Image: BusinessDesk)
Staff reporters
The government has confirmed that it will repeal fair pay agreements and extend 90-day trial periods before Christmas.Following cabinet's meeting on Monday, Brooke van Velden said work to repeal fair pay agreements (FPAs) by Christmas.Under the previous government, FPAs were brought in as a way to set minimum pay and standards in traditionally lower-paid jobs.The new government campaigned on repealing them as well as extending the 90-day trial employment to all employers. This would make it easier to fire employees within 90 days if they we...