Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald says proposed employment law reforms have not progressed and remain “blocked.” In statements reported by multiple outlets, she expresses disappointment that the draft legislation is not moving forward, arguing that the situation is leaving workers and families without expected protections. The minister attributes the lack of progress to the DUP, describing its role as “blocking” the legislation. The reports frame the dispute as centered on whether the draft reforms can advance through the political process required for adoption. While both outlets focus on the minister’s reaction and the alleged blocking by the DUP, they do not provide additional detail in the supplied excerpts about the specific contents of the employment law reforms or the procedural stage at which they are stalled. The available information therefore centers on the minister’s position, the claim of continued blockage, and the political disagreement preventing the reforms from being enacted.