Hairdresser was paid just $10/hr. Now she's won $40k
She had been promised an increase after her three month trial. Instead she was paid less.
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Auckland project manager received vastly reduced wages.
Work flexibility a win-win
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Wellbeing wanes without fair pay
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The most brutal resignation letter shared on social media
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Bullying not just a work problem
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Celebrity chef's huge fine for underpaying staff
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Unlawful sacking leads to $30,000 bill for firm
A dispute has resulted in a big payout for the employee.
Law firm to pay $30,000 over 'unfair, inadequate' sacking
Staffer left 'humiliated and emotionally distressed after being suspended.
Managing your sick leave
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Roger Partridge: Fair pay agreements will undermine the Government's goals
Comment: Fair pay agreements seems to be a solution looking for a problem.
Employers reaching out to Muslim community
Employers eager to understand the realities facing employees of the Muslim community.
Labourer accused of sexist Tinder comments wins $10k payout
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