Government unveils two-year transition period to give employers and payroll providers enough time to prepare
New bill's passing a 'major step towards a leave system that is fairer, simpler and easier'
Party unveils new election commitments related to paid parental leave ahead of November polls
An ERA ruling exposes an employer's failure to honour family violence leave
Employment Bill now ready to proceed to second, third readings in Parliament
Benefit cuts part of a rising trend in New Zealand's financial sector, union claims