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Human Rights Act, 1993 (New Zealand)

Human Rights Act, 1993 (New Zealand)

  • Prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of various grounds, such as sex, race or age.
  • The Human Rights Commission can help to resolve complaints of unlawful discrimination.
  • The Human Rights Review Tribunal can hear claims relating to breaches of the Human Rights Act 1993 brought by employees against their employer.