Kura head awarded $73,000 over dismissal
ERA rules Katene Paenga suffered humiliation and loss of dignity.
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Orchard worker sacked for taking Labour Day off
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CEO pay increasing 5 times faster than workers: study
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Restaurants to pay $200k for underpaying employees
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Newspaper boss made employee pay $50k for a job: ERA
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NZ third-quarter unemployment sinks to nine-year low
NZ third-quarter unemployment sinks to nine-year low, wage inflation accelerates
Former gym worker wins $32k in employment case
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Demand grows for skilled workers
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Former Nosh worker gets payout for wage arrears
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Return to Oz: Is the brain drain back?
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Chef dismissed by vegan food firm wins $25K
The ERA determined the chef was unjustifiably dismissed.
Unions slam 'work-for-dole' proposal
Shane Jones wants people 'off their nono and going to work'.
Peter Lyons: Higher minimum wage could boost economy
Comment: Raising the legal minimum wage does not necessarily increase unemployment.
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Worker forced to resign wins $24,000
A trainee pharmacist who was forced to resign has won $24,000.
Tax breaks considered to offset wage rise
The increase in minimum wage to $20 will hit small businesses.
Min wage rise threatens economy: bosses
Minimum wage rise could "bring the economy to a grinding halt", says EMA.
Fire Service veteran accused of submitting false assignment
A Fire Service veteran has failed to get his job back amidst misconduct allegations
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Manipulative people earn less than 'nice guys'
A new study claims people with "nice guy" traits will earn more than manipulative people.
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