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Mental health support workers to get pay equity
Government confirms it will extend pay equity to mental health support workers.

The sensitive issue of harassment
Since #metoo's emergence, the behaviour of many famous men has been called out online.

Kerre McIvor: a four-day week is a good bet
COMMENT: A four-day week is intoxicating and liberating and wonderful.

'Ill' employee goes to America's Cup while on sick leave
The ERA found the Auckland woman abused her leave entitlement.

Alleged 'shower sh*tter' loses unfair dismissal case
Despite being cleared of the deed, an Australian steelworker loses unfair dismissal bid.

Change is a problem to solve
'Design thinking' is being used to ease the way in changing careers.

Tom O'Neil: Recruit right
How do you want your business to be portrayed in the marketplace?

I know what it's like to have a boss from hell - Workplace Relations Minister
Minister says he won't impose Fair Pay Agreements on industries that don't want them

Govt warned employment law changes could shrink jobs
Govt advice on employment law changes warns of higher costs to businesses.

Workplace sexual misconduct to be recorded
Ministry to keep centralised records of workplace sexual harassment.

'NZ has to change how it does business' - CTU
New Zealand needs to improve employment to improve the country says NZCTU

Liam Dann: Don't hold your breath for a pay rise
COMMENT: Economists are hoping to see wages rise in 2018 - but the odds aren't great.

Thinking of throwing a sickie this Monday? You could be sacked
Thinking of pulling a sickie this Monday to get a four day weekend?

Diner staff will get back $32,000 in wages
The owners of a diner in liquidation will pay staff the wages they are owed.

Worker accused of dinging company car twice wins payout
Simply Security has been ordered to pay an employee $1845.23.

Why Amazon built its workers a rain forest
An architectural showstopper is a new Seattle landmark & an Amazon workplace tool

Michael Barnett: Confessions of an appointment-diary junkie
COMMENT: Are you addicted to the speed of a corporate life and its adrenalin rushes?

Is this job advertisement sexist?
This job advertisement has been slammed online for encouraging "everyday sexism".

Workplace shake-up: bosses vs workers
Business lobbies and unions differ on whether the workplace changes are a good thing.

Employment law re-write: The changes coming to your office
The Govt will announce the first tranche of employment law reforms at Parliament today.

NZ trailblazing a path towards equal pay
But a business lobby group is worried the government's gender equality plan won't succeed

What the perfect CV looks like
An Australian job site says it's finally found an example of the perfect CV.

An unpleasant burning sensation
Employers need to look after employees mental health in the workplace.

$108k WorkSafe fine 'will put company under'
A $108,500 WorkSafe fine is more than the company's value, says its owner.

Revolutionary thinking needed
The value of a vibrant creative ecosystem goes far beyond the economic sphere.

Brian Fallow: Why the long faces about the economy?
A sharp fall in business confidence is out of line with the economic indicators