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NZ unions are demanding that Uber drivers here should be considered employees.
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Covid means the doubling of sick pay entitlements is more important than ever say experts.
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Tomorrow, changes to double sick leave entitlements from five to 10 days come into effect.
Woman fired after relationship with boss ended awarded nearly $25,000
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Kiwis choosing to work from home sick instead of taking sick leave
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Why the four-day week may never add up
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Slack chief's plan to fight back against endless Zoom calls
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Forestry companies fined $756k after East Coast fatality
Both companies failed to ensure the dangerous work was being carried out safely
Paul Catmur: Why didn't that idiot boss promote me?
Being overlooked for a promotion feels a bit like being dumped.
Iceland's 'four-day week' trial success greatly overstated
Is Iceland's four-day working week too good to be true?
Ben Kepes: It's okay to be vulnerable in business
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'Where's the exit from the Covid elimination highway?'
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Immigration reset won't be 'extreme' - Robertson
Minister hears business concerns but warns 'there will be restrictions for a long time'.
Restaurant owner to pay $125,000 over worker exploitation
Restaurant owner's actions labelled a substantial abuse of power.
Australian lollipop lady reveals eye-watering wage
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Analysis: The hazards of a 'nice' company culture
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NZ too slow to adopt four-day working week, expert says
Four-day week business pioneer is frustrated NZ law is "penalising companies".
Hospitality union: There's a wage shortage, not a worker shortage
Restaurant and cafe owners claim there aren't enough locals to fill hospitality jobs.
More than 80,000 job listings: Best paying regions, sectors revealed
It's a job hunter's market at the moment.
Opinion: Are company founders really so special?
Popular notions about founders are often wrong.
Lights out: Three top restaurants can't find staff, forced to close for two weeks
Restaurants across NZ will protest at Govt's immigration policy by switching lights off.
The new rules designed to curb lawyers' bad behaviour
OPINION: Until now, bullying within the legal profession has been largely sidelined.
Business Hub: Peter Beck on turning 100 Rocket Lab staff into millionaires
"You don't go to Mars working 8 to 5, Monday to Friday."
Migrant labour inquiry in fishing industry aims to boost Kiwi jobs
Inquiry comes as Covid-19 border restrictions highlight the reliance on migrant labour.
Brian Fallow: A chance to have your say on immigration
As Kiwis have left, migrants made up the balance - but has NZ got the numbers right?
New report: Boomers want to work from home but for Zoomers the office works best
Boomers want to stay home and Gen Z wants office time but it's a mix that's healthiest.
Survey results: Plenty of jobs up for grabs so why are we staying put?
There are plenty of jobs on offer - so why are Kiwis reluctant to pursue them?