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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.

Why Dreamworld will 'never recover'
A year on from Dreamworld's disaster, grieving families still don't know what happened.

The modern job search tool kit
Unemployment is down but those looking for work still need to be on their toes

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

Manipulative people earn less than 'nice guys'
A new study claims people with "nice guy" traits will earn more than manipulative people.

How you can lose your job
Everyone makes mistakes. But sometimes we score own goals against our career.

Unfairly dismissed IT worker awarded $40k
ERA says process followed in worker's dismissal 'far short of what is required'

Tom O'Neil: It's the weekend, switch off, relax
Celebrating the 40-hour work week by not picking up your phone.

Five top tips for negotiating a pay rise
Asking for a pay rise is awkward, but your boss is probably just as nervous as you.

It's ok to call your boss a bitch
The ERA found the comment was made during a private conversation.

Worker unfairly fired for bringing dog to farm
A farm worker has been awarded $7705 after he abruptly lost his job.

Kiwi dads aren't taking parental leave
A recent survey found many fathers believe there's stigma attached to taking time off work

Trump brags about hiring woman based on looks, not experience
New video shows Trump bragging about hiring a pretty woman despite having no experience.

Editorial: On-job learning looks to be win-win
EDITORIAL: There has been a return to the idea that apprenticeships were not so bad.

Harvey Weinstein's company might not survive scandal
Harvey Weinstein's company is in turmoil following his sexual harassment scandal.

Company fined $25k after ignoring court order
The company deliberately didn't reinstate a Wellington linesman despite court order.

Job losses at Wairoa's QRS on cards
A proposed restructure could affect 20 jobs at Quality Roading and Services.

Unpaid wages claim: Protests outside shop
Protesters outside Auckland bottle store to support man saying he's owed $80,000 in wages.

What SMEs are doing wrong
SME's have big dreams, but many don't realise help is at hand towards realising them

Whistleblower to pay polytech $5.7k for legal costs
A polytech whistleblower has been ordered to pay her former employer $5700 in legal costs.

Inland Revenue to hold off on personality testing
No information from the tests will be used until a ruling from the Employment Court.

Parking warden to pay AT $11.5k after dispute
Warden lost three grievance claims against his former employer.

People in this region earn $100 more a week
Workers in one part of New Zealand earn $100 a week more than they did last year.

Union takes IRD to court over personality testing
The Public Service Association is taking the Inland Revenue to the employment court.