90-day changes unfair. Phil Goff

National’s decision to expand its 90-day probation period to all workplaces is a slap in the face for all salary and wage earners. Labour is not against a probationary period. That already existed under law. But nobody deserves to be sacked without being given a reason.
The new law allows employers to sack employees without explaining why and without any comeback if the dismissal was unfair.
How would it feel if, less than three months into your new job, you were told you were surplus to requirements? No reason given, no discussion, no comeback.
John Key claimed he wanted New Zealand wages to catch up with Australia’s. It is hard to reconcile this with his new workplace rules which will depress wages and weaken work conditions.