RIP Pay Secrecy – How to Prepare for the New Pay Transparency Laws

Pay secrecy in New Zealand workplaces is on its way out! With the Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill moving through Parliament, employers will soon no longer be able to rely on confidentiality clauses to stop staff talking about pay.

This is more than a legal technicality. It’s a cultural shift that will shape workplace transparency, trust, and team dynamics. It's critical to know how the law applies to you, but also what to expect when the change officially comes into place. Employers and HR need to be ready for the questions, the comparisons, and the conversations that will follow.

In this episode, join our host Sanam as she breaks down what the bill is really about, what’s changing, and the new personal grievance risks. She will also share practical steps to prepare now. From auditing pay structures to reviewing employment agreements, building your comms plan, and training managers. 

This one is for HR professionals, business owners, and leaders across every industry in New Zealand who want to stay compliant and confident before the law changes hit.

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Resources:

• Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill - Parliament NZ
• New Zealand businesses urged to prepare for pay secrecy law - CFOtech article
• Legislation that lets workers talk about salaries likely to pass into law - RNZ article

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