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![Workers fired for ‘simulating’ being at their keyboards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Workers fired for ‘simulating’ being at their keyboards
Financial Times: 'Simulation of keyboard activity' claimed, finance company workers fired.
![Fired SpaceX workers sue, claim Elon Musk's critics wrongfully terminated](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Fired SpaceX workers sue, claim Elon Musk's critics wrongfully terminated
Sacked workers allege rampant sexual harassment, hostile work environment, lewd tweets.
![Ministry of Health confirms final job cut tally](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Ministry of Health confirms final job cut tally
The Ministry of Health held an all-staff meeting on the plan this morning.
![Teen gets $20k payout after being sexually harassed by boss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Teen gets $20k payout after being sexually harassed by boss
The 14-year-old's boss says it was normal for him to call staff “baby” and “honey”.
![Another 146 job losses at Ministry of Education take total past 700](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Another 146 job losses at Ministry of Education take total past 700
The ministry's digital division will cut about 146 positions.
![Why Tesla shareholder vote won’t be the end of Elon Musk’s fight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Why Tesla shareholder vote won’t be the end of Elon Musk’s fight
Financial Times: Dispute over CEO’s record pay package has rattled the corporate bar.
![Teanau Tuiono: Workers deserve more leave, not less](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Teanau Tuiono: Workers deserve more leave, not less
OPINION: Stripping some workers of sick leave would be a slap in the face.
!['Deeply frustrating': Auckland trains to run once every 20 mins at peak times due to strike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Deeply frustrating': Auckland trains to run once every 20 mins at peak times due to strike
A union says the reduced frequency of trains could last up to a month.
![Explained: What’s the deal with sick leave changes?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Explained: What’s the deal with sick leave changes?
And why do part-time workers have the same number of days off, anyway?
![Govt must focus on reviving productive sector instead of sacking people - Max Whitehead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Govt must focus on reviving productive sector instead of sacking people - Max Whitehead
Opinion: The Government's use of contractors is often cynical - and unhelpful.
![Oranga Tamariki spends more than $800k on contractors, consultants on plan to axe 447 jobs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Oranga Tamariki spends more than $800k on contractors, consultants on plan to axe 447 jobs
Minister for Children Karen Chhour is defending the spend-up.
![Xi Jinping calls for quality jobs for youth instead of ‘bitterness’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Xi Jinping calls for quality jobs for youth instead of ‘bitterness’
Financial Times: President prioritises new jobs year after he told youth to toughen up.
![Public sector cuts: ‘No reprieve’ for staff as ministries signal 3-5 yrs of fiscal restraint](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Public sector cuts: ‘No reprieve’ for staff as ministries signal 3-5 yrs of fiscal restraint
Some agencies expect years of fiscal restraint.
!['Ripped off': Kebab staff worked without pay before dinner shifts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Ripped off': Kebab staff worked without pay before dinner shifts
Workers only paid for lunch and dinner service, not the hours worked in between.
![Tearful TVNZ Sunday worker – 'I would never have put my family at risk of $1m debt'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Tearful TVNZ Sunday worker – 'I would never have put my family at risk of $1m debt'
TVNZ is appealing an earlier ruling that it failed to adequately consult staff.
![Editorial: Commerce Commission job cuts should cause concern](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Editorial: Commerce Commission job cuts should cause concern
Between banks, supermarkets and petrol, more oversight is needed not less.
![Fair Go, Sunday messy fallout: TVNZ forced to extend 17 jobs despite shows being off air](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Fair Go, Sunday messy fallout: TVNZ forced to extend 17 jobs despite shows being off air
The state broadcaster is now appealing to the Employment Court as a dispute turns ugly.
![800-plus jobs slashed at Ministry of Social Development and DOC](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
800-plus jobs slashed at Ministry of Social Development and DOC
MSD previously announced 200 voluntary redundancies were accepted last month.
![Tesla shareholder group asks investors to vote against Musk’s compo package](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Tesla shareholder group asks investors to vote against Musk’s compo package
Group says $65b package not an incentive, just excessive.
![BMW and Jaguar Land Rover imported banned Xinjiang part to US, Senate probe finds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover imported banned Xinjiang part to US, Senate probe finds
Financial Times: Carmakers didn't immediately take action after hearing of forced labour.
![Disneyland character and parade performers vote to join union](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Disneyland character and parade performers vote to join union
'For the Disney Cast Members ... their dream came true.'