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Hotel workers are being asked to work for only the $585 a week state subsidy.
Liam Dann: Minimum wage rise means more effort needed to keep firms afloat
The Government forged ahead with minimum wage rises today, will it help or hurt recovery?
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Government announces tweaks to employer wage subsidy.
Coronavirus: Workers in essential services say they feel unsafe
Companies flouting lockdown rules could suffer lasting reputational damage, expert says.
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Employers told: 'Do your utmost to avoid redundancy'
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The Reserve Bank draws on New Zealand's collective wealth to stabilise money markets.
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How our cafes and bars are adapting to Covid-19
Local hospitality businesses remain open in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus crisis: Thousands of job cuts coming
The Chamber of Commerce says job cuts are coming and has urged the Government to do more.
Spark closes three stores, Vodafone NZ hit by India lockdown
Staff shortages see both telcos warn on store closures to come.
Brian Fallow: A bungy cord for a virus-hit economy
This week's emergency measures won't stop the fall, but they do provide a valuable buffer.
'Retail therapy is over' - worker's stark message to browsing customers
Some retail workers in larger malls feel at risk from customers 'browsing to feel normal'.
Aaron Martin: Coronavirus and the migrant workforce
Comment: Protections needed for migrants in NZ to keep production going.
City quiet as thousands work from home
Houses around New Zealand become home-offices as workers are told to work from home.
The jobs created by Coronavirus: Cleaners and personal shoppers in demand
Week-long wait for online grocery orders as demand peaks from those staying at home.
Redundancy - it's not personal
No stigma around redundancy as employers understand the commercial realities.
Coronavirus: How you can help keep local stores in business
Supporting smaller stores keeps them open and is a great way to try quality local goods.
Bruce Cotterill: Let's shelter our social progress from virus storm
Notable causes championed in recent years have taken a back seat to coronavirus.
Tom O'Neil: Be careful what you ask for
What employers shouldn't ask you at a job interview
Peter Lyons | All eyes on joblessness
Comment: A surge in joblessness would indicate our economy has slammed into reverse.
Disengaged at work? Survey results reveal you're not alone
New study reveals more than half of Kiwi workers are disengaged at work.
Ziena Jalil: All women are equal but some are more equal than others
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Gary Martin: Time to sick-shame co-workers
Comment:If you thought going to work sick proved your commitment, think again.
Kerry Davies: Recruitment firm's 'disconnected' perspective
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Tom O'Neil: How to manage home-working
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