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New Bill Aims to Ban Zero-Hour Contracts, Boost Worker Rights
1/3/2025
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Story summary
- Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders plans to introduce the Employment Rights Bill in collaboration with ACS members.
- The bill aims to eliminate zero-hour contracts and strengthen worker protections from the start.
- ACS CEO James Lowman stresses the importance of balancing worker rights with business needs.
- Increasing employment costs call for a careful approach to new legislation.
