The Labour Ministry is submitting four draft laws to cabinet. Two matter most to small businesses. The home-based work bill would set a minimum age of 15, bar hazardous work, require fair pay, and make employers who default on payment liable for interest and surcharges. The sea-crew bill would extend social security and workers' compensation to crew on cargo ships (not fishing boats). Two other drafts extend state-enterprise spousal benefits to same-sex couples. These are proposals only, so no immediate change applies, but businesses that give out work to be done at home or run vessels should review their contracts and payment terms.