An employment relations expert says many workers want to discuss how much they earn - and should be allowed to.

A Bill put forward by Labour would protect that right for employees.

It's supported by all parties, except for ACT and New Zealand First. 

Amy Ross says information about salaries belongs to the worker - and this bill would not force them to share it. 

"If I want to be able to discuss that and I want to be able to identify potential inequality in the workplace, then I should have the right to do so without risking getting fired or getting called into a disciplinary meeting. 

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An employment relations expert says many workers want to discuss how much they earn - and should be allowed to.
A Bill put forward by Labour would protect that right for employees.
It's supported by all parties, except for ACT and New Zealand First.&nbsp;
Amy Ross says information about salaries belongs to the worker - and this bill would not force them to share it.&nbsp;
"If I want to be able to discuss that and I want to be able to identify potential inequality in the workplace, then I should have the right to do so without risking getting fired or getting called into a disciplinary meeting.&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Amy Ross: employment relations expert voices support for new bill protecting employees' rights to discuss their wages

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