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Employers are advised to know the rules around 90-day trial periods.
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Seven migrants were exploited by the couple in two restaurants over a 12-month period.
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
Guidance counsellors spent decade in legal battle with high school over workplace stress.
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
'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
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
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
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
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
Siouxsie Wiles has accused the university of failing to protect her against harassment.
'Shame and embarrassment': High-end resort unlawfully fired housekeeper
The resort manager then trespassed the woman, who held mana whenua status.
RSE workers sue employer over 'unlawful' deductions
Case could set precedent for minimum wage earners.
Uber ups ante on contractor v employee debate
Platform calls for Govt to act before the courts do.
Gloriavale employment case: ‘It just feels amazing to be acknowledged’
Former Gloriavale women hope today’s ruling will mean change for their families.
School bus driver sacked after waving down cops to warn unruly students
The driver found a dismissal letter in her mailbox on Christmas Eve.
Whangārei Boys' High ordered to pay $14k to former employee
Inconsistencies between the ERA and the Employment Court resulted in a win.
Sacked: Manager who avoided, refused onsite drug tests fails in bid for compo
She was asked to do the test but left site immediately. The next day she just refused.
'Vexatious': Restraining order imposed on controversial advocate
A judge said years of proceedings brought by Halse in one case were an abuse of process.
Auckland fast-food outlets insolvent after pandemic 'killed' business, owe $300k to IRD
The Commercial Bay and Westfield Albany outlets went into liquidation last month.
WBHS employment dispute: Order for destruction of key documents wrong, court rules
Employment Relations Authority's order against a learning support helper has been quashed.
Housing charity ordered to reinstate sacked employee
Habitat for Humanity sacked its Nelson manager - now an authority has ordered he return.
Employment row: High school board ordered to pay former assistant principal
The school launched a claim against a former staffer - but they weren't allowed.
Whangarei Boys' High School and LSA in dispute over employment matters
Unjustified disadvantage grievance challenged.
Where is Tanya? Unpaid man says three-year battle to find his employer was 'futile'
Jacob Pietras took his fight all the way to the Employment Court, with no result.
Wendy’s failed to pay workers for public holidays
The NZ arm of American burger chain Wendy's failed to pay its staff for public holidays.
Lawyer found guilty of misconduct for spending imprisoned client's $150,000
The tribunal also found Alwyn O'Connor likely took $22,000 in missing funds.
Sacked building boss claims he's owed $1.7m in bonuses
The general manager lost his job following a company restructuring process.
'Dress sexy': Boss tells assistant she could be showroom 'honeytrap'
The Auckland construction company has been ordered to pay nearly $60,000.
Kerikeri kiwifruit company's rehearing bid declined
Conversation at a party not considered new evidence for rehearing.
'Anarchy': Workplace anti-bullying advocate in epic legal battle
Allan Halse attempted to take a long-running employment legal battle to the Supreme Court.
‘Crushed and devastated’: $140k payout for sacked manager
Manager charges that 'false allegations' were made against her, court says.
‘Dominated from birth’: Gloriavale women trapped, Employment Court hears
Decision reserved in case of Christian community accused of forcing servitude on members.