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    The Council of Trade Unions says contractors are often afraid to rock the boat

    The Council of Trade Unions says contractors are often afraid to rock the boat


    It welcomes potential employment law changes to clarify the difference between contractors and employees

    Auckland Scaffolder Jahden Nelson was recently electrocuted on a building site, but as an independent contractor, didn't have the same rights as an employee.

    CTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges says contractors can be very vulnerable.

    She says their ability to earn a living is in the hands of the person engaging them.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    		 Rugby:
    Otago will get one All Blacks forward returned, but have let the other rest as they prepare to challenge Canterbury for the Ranfurly Shield in Christchurch on Saturday 11:07

     International:
    Palestinians fear they have no place to flee as Israel's army pushes deeper into Gaza city 11:07

     International:
    Does washing your fruit and veggies remove chemicals? 11:07

     Law and Order:
    A 24-year-old man will face court today after a man was injured outside a supermarket in Auckland's Hobsonville yesterday afternoon 11:07

     Entertainment:
    Julianne Moore still likes to do "a little bit of work" on her days off 11:01

     Law and Order:
    Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has sat emotionless during his first court appearance 10:47

     Entertainment:
    Emmys host Nate Bargatze will not make the show political 10:31

     Law and Order:
    Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson charged with murder as prosecutors seek death penalty 10:27

     Politics:
    Questions around the use of anonymous sources will be raised in a defamation case between Talley's and TVNZ 10:07

     Business:
    Potential traces of salmonella has forced a recall of 'Deep' brand's Green Garlic 10:07

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