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!['Imploding': New doco explores if there's any future for Gloriavale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Imploding': New doco explores if there's any future for Gloriavale
A new documentary tracks the history of the controversial community.
!['Prison next': Employer with history of ignoring court orders fined $20k and warned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Prison next': Employer with history of ignoring court orders fined $20k and warned
'No meaningful difference between inactivity and disobedience' - Judge Kerry Smith.
![Inside the history of employment disputes of stood-down Green MP's husband](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Inside the history of employment disputes of stood-down Green MP's husband
ERA decisions highlight a history of issues with Hoff-Nielsen's companies.
![Aussie taxi drivers’ A$272m payout after class action against Uber: Could it happen here?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Aussie taxi drivers’ A$272m payout after class action against Uber: Could it happen here?
Landmark suit for Australian taxi drivers against Uber.
![Some weeks their pay packets were empty - now they've triggered a court case over low pay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Some weeks their pay packets were empty - now they've triggered a court case over low pay
RSE pay deduction issues are likely to 'resonate' throughout NZ, lawyer tells court.
![Suspended Green MP Darleen Tana breaks silence on allegations of migrant exploitation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Suspended Green MP Darleen Tana breaks silence on allegations of migrant exploitation
Tana is the third Green MP in less than a year to run into trouble.
![HPSNZ to appeal decision ruling they must bargain with athletes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
HPSNZ to appeal decision ruling they must bargain with athletes
The government agency believes the ruling was 'wrong in law'.
![Racial slur: Te Whatu Ora nurse sacked following comment about colleague](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Racial slur: Te Whatu Ora nurse sacked following comment about colleague
Three of the nurse's colleagues reacted to the comment with laughing emojis.
![Govt department used protected Family Court information to suspend employee](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Govt department used protected Family Court information to suspend employee
MSD should have sought permission from the court first.
![Details are important when it comes to 90-day trials](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Details are important when it comes to 90-day trials
Employers are advised to know the rules around 90-day trial periods.
![Felt 'like a slave': Ex-restaurateurs to pay $423k for exploiting migrant workers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Felt 'like a slave': Ex-restaurateurs to pay $423k for exploiting migrant workers
Seven migrants were exploited by the couple in two restaurants over a 12-month period.
![University of Auckland academics complain of unsafe workplace](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
University of Auckland academics complain of unsafe workplace
The open letter follows scientist Siouxsie Wiles' legal action against the university.
![School counsellors win $1.8m in damages for workplace stress over student suicides, deaths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
School counsellors win $1.8m in damages for workplace stress over student suicides, deaths
Guidance counsellors spent decade in legal battle with high school over workplace stress.
![Error in coalition agreement causes confusion around contractors' rights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Error in coalition agreement causes confusion around contractors' rights
Act had campaigned on stopping contractors going to court over employment status.
![Siouxsie Wiles case: Uni boss says abuse 'not uncommon', reveals being followed home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Siouxsie Wiles case: Uni boss says abuse 'not uncommon', reveals being followed home
'Not a day goes by where I do not get some form of abuse in my inbox.'
![University of Auckland did not try to silence Siouxsie Wiles, defence counsel asserts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
University of Auckland did not try to silence Siouxsie Wiles, defence counsel asserts
The university’s legal team opened its defence this afternoon in the Employment Court.
![Siouxsie Wiles case: Security removes man from courtroom after he approached scientist’s legal team](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Siouxsie Wiles case: Security removes man from courtroom after he approached scientist’s legal team
The security intervention came as one of NZ's top vaccine experts was giving evidence.
!['Brand Siouxsie' - Auckland uni managers grew uneasy with Dr's 'celebrity' status](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Brand Siouxsie' - Auckland uni managers grew uneasy with Dr's 'celebrity' status
Wiles was called 'Brand Siouxsie' by university staff because of her high-profile role.
![Siouxsie Wiles case: Auckland University voices concerns about media coverage after campus incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Siouxsie Wiles case: Auckland University voices concerns about media coverage after campus incident
The university's lawyers say media coverage may be 're-triggering' abuse against Wiles.
![Siouxsie Wiles leaves court in tears after recounting vile online abuse](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Siouxsie Wiles leaves court in tears after recounting vile online abuse
Siouxsie Wiles has accused the university of failing to protect her against harassment.