Employer Bulletin | 17 February
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says an income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims will apply to existing employment agreements after one year.
The income threshold, above which personal grievances cannot be pursued, will be introduced as part of upcoming changes to the Employment Relations Act.
“The $180,000 threshold will apply to new employment agreements once the Bill is passed and will apply to existing employment agreements 12 months after the Bill is passed,” says Ms van Velden.
“If an employee is dismissed before the threshold applies to them, the employee will be able to raise an unjustified dismissal grievance within the 90-day period.”
The transition period gives workers and employers time to amend employment agreements if they choose to. This includes the ability to opt back in to unjustified dismissal protection or negotiate their own dismissal procedures.
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If you have any questions, about this case or other employment relation matters, call the Advice Line team on 0800 800 362.
