Employment Law Committee Stage

Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 9:54 am
Article: ParliamentToday.co.nz

Employment Law Committee Stage

The Employment Relations Amendment Bill (No 2) passed its second reading debate by 64 votes to 56 with National, ACT and United Future supporting the bill.

MPs immediately began the committee stage debate on the bill, which amongst other things extends the 90 day trial employment period.

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