Public consultation comes amid concerns over timeframes, behaviour of employment advocates

The New Zealand government is asking the public to share their experiences on the employment dispute resolution process amid reported concerns over timeframes and employment advocates.

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden said the government is asking for feedback on the employment dispute resolution process to inform improvements to operations, legislation, and the system.

"I am seeking public feedback on employment dispute resolution to understand the root causes of disputes, the barriers within our system, and potential solutions," she said in a statement.

"This feedback will potentially inform improvements to operations, legislation, and the broader system."

Feedback is requested from business owners, workers, representative groups, any individual who has been involved as a party to an employment dispute, or who has supported or represented someone in a dispute.

The focus of the feedback is on understanding their full dispute journey, starting from issues handled in the workplace through to mediation, the Employment Relations Authority, and the Employment Court.

Submissions can be filed on the website of the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment between May 5 and July 31.

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