New ZealandOur system was hacked: Security boss's excuse for not paying employeeRed Guard Security has been ordered to pay the employee more than $9000.16 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Imploding': New doco explores if there's any future for GloriavaleA new documentary tracks the history of the controversial community.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Prison next': Employer with history of ignoring court orders fined $20k and warned'No meaningful difference between inactivity and disobedience' - Judge Kerry Smith.21 Mar 04:09 AM
New ZealandInside the history of employment disputes of stood-down Green MP's husbandERA decisions highlight a history of issues with Hoff-Nielsen's companies.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentAussie taxi drivers’ A$272m payout after class action against Uber: Could it happen here?Landmark suit for Australian taxi drivers against Uber.18 Mar 01:39 AM
New ZealandSome weeks their pay packets were empty - now they've triggered a court case over low payRSE pay deduction issues are likely to 'resonate' throughout NZ, lawyer tells court.15 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandSuspended Green MP Darleen Tana breaks silence on allegations of migrant exploitationTana is the third Green MP in less than a year to run into trouble.15 Mar 03:01 AM
CyclingHPSNZ to appeal decision ruling they must bargain with athletesThe government agency believes the ruling was 'wrong in law'.20 Feb 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMax Whitehead: Employment law needs a shake-upOPINION: A step in the right direction.20 Feb 01:20 AM
New ZealandRacial slur: Te Whatu Ora nurse sacked following comment about colleagueThree of the nurse's colleagues reacted to the comment with laughing emojis.10 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandStevedore sacked over bosses' doubts about drug testBut the worker denies he's to blame for the invalid test and is fighting to be reinstated.29 Jan 05:44 AM
TravelTraveller pulls sickie to fly, finds boss on planeHere’s hoping her boss doesn’t follow her on TikTok.23 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandGovt department used protected Family Court information to suspend employeeMSD should have sought permission from the court first.15 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandDetails are important when it comes to 90-day trialsEmployers are advised to know the rules around 90-day trial periods.09 Jan 01:56 AM
New ZealandFelt 'like a slave': Ex-restaurateurs to pay $423k for exploiting migrant workersSeven migrants were exploited by the couple in two restaurants over a 12-month period.14 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandUniversity of Auckland academics complain of unsafe workplaceThe open letter follows scientist Siouxsie Wiles' legal action against the university.12 Dec 11:25 PM
New ZealandSchool counsellors win $1.8m in damages for workplace stress over student suicides, deathsGuidance counsellors spent decade in legal battle with high school over workplace stress.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentError in coalition agreement causes confusion around contractors' rightsAct had campaigned on stopping contractors going to court over employment status.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSiouxsie 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.'15 Nov 10:59 PM
New ZealandUniversity of Auckland did not try to silence Siouxsie Wiles, defence counsel assertsThe university’s legal team opened its defence this afternoon in the Employment Court.15 Nov 05:37 AM
New ZealandSiouxsie Wiles case: Security removes man from courtroom after he approached scientist’s legal teamThe security intervention came as one of NZ's top vaccine experts was giving evidence.09 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Brand Siouxsie' - Auckland uni managers grew uneasy with Dr's 'celebrity' statusWiles was called 'Brand Siouxsie' by university staff because of her high-profile role.08 Nov 03:24 AM
New ZealandSiouxsie Wiles case: Auckland University voices concerns about media coverage after campus incidentThe university's lawyers say media coverage may be 're-triggering' abuse against Wiles.07 Nov 08:24 AM
New ZealandSiouxsie Wiles leaves court in tears after recounting vile online abuseSiouxsie Wiles has accused the university of failing to protect her against harassment.06 Nov 02:48 AM
New Zealand'Shame and embarrassment': High-end resort unlawfully fired housekeeperThe resort manager then trespassed the woman, who held mana whenua status.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRSE workers sue employer over 'unlawful' deductionsCase could set precedent for minimum wage earners.27 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentUber ups ante on contractor v employee debatePlatform calls for Govt to act before the courts do.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale employment case: ‘It just feels amazing to be acknowledged’Former Gloriavale women hope today’s ruling will mean change for their families.13 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandSchool bus driver sacked after waving down cops to warn unruly studentsThe driver found a dismissal letter in her mailbox on Christmas Eve.10 Jul 07:00 AM
CrimeWhangārei Boys' High ordered to pay $14k to former employeeInconsistencies between the ERA and the Employment Court resulted in a win.27 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandSacked: Manager who avoided, refused onsite drug tests fails in bid for compoShe was asked to do the test but left site immediately. The next day she just refused.26 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Vexatious': Restraining order imposed on controversial advocateA judge said years of proceedings brought by Halse in one case were an abuse of process.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland fast-food outlets insolvent after pandemic 'killed' business, owe $300k to IRDThe Commercial Bay and Westfield Albany outlets went into liquidation last month.28 May 10:50 PM
New ZealandWBHS employment dispute: Order for destruction of key documents wrong, court rulesEmployment Relations Authority's order against a learning support helper has been quashed.26 May 02:08 AM
