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Axed senior Kathmandu manager claims Covid-19 restructure was unfair
The ERA heard that Kathmandu's restructure happened quickly.
Sacked worker wins $20,000 from convenience store boss
The Employment Relations Authority found the worker was unjustifiably dismissed.
Attacked prison guard awarded $65,000
Officer punched unconscious from behind and then punched a further 20 times.
Company wanted $200k redundancy back after argument in hotel lobby
Argument in hotel lobby leads to Employment Relations Authority hearing.
Woman ordered to pay up on $140k debt to former employer
Nearly a year after the tens of thousands were due, former employee hadn't paid a cent.
Former police worker awarded $20,000 in employment case
Compensation is for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to her feelings, ERA said.
Waikato berry farm company fined $120,000 for employment breaches
The Matangi Berry Farm and its owner have been ordered to pay more than $120,000.
Sasha Borissenko: Bosses can't use pandemic to slash and burn
The outbreak doesn't give business-owners licence to flagrantly disregard employment laws.
Waikato berry grower fined $76K for exploiting workers
Labour Inspectorate says most were migrant workers who were not aware of their rights.
Guard's relationship with inmate costs her job - but she's awarded $30,000
Flawed Department of Corrections investigation means dismissed guard compensated.
Plumber awarded $40,000 after boss says 'Take me to court, you a***hole'
Texts calling worker a "c**t and fa**ot" part of a month of abuse from boss to plumber.
Boss who swore at sick apprentice must pay $20,000
The apprentice electrician was allegedly told he had 'f***ed up'.
Truckie hired and fired by text wins thousands in compensation
Truck driver fired by text message gets more than $6000 despite just two weeks' work.
Worker fired for refusing to use face scan clock-in system
Tim Fensom refused to sign up to facial scanning at work. He was fired.
Tensions behind code of conduct investigation revealed
Leaked emails: Wellington councillor Simon Woolf v council chief executive Kevin Lavery.
Fibre installer didn't pay its volunteer workers
Sunwin Technologies gave work to migrants to gain experience in industry.
Couple given record fine for overworking and underpaying liquor store staff
Hamilton Super Liquor store owners issued biggest fine for serious employment breaches.
Niwa cook awarded $20k, 3 months' wages for unfair dismissal
Employment Relations Authority found NIWA treated head cook unfairly.
Firm admits telling sick worker to 'harden up', will appeal $20k payout
AB Roofing plan to appeal the Authority's decision to award the $20k payout.
Fired over a sickie: Roofer told to 'harden up' wins $20k payout
When he asked about his final pay his boss replied: 'U can f..k rite off mate'.
Fired by text msg: Worker's $26,000 payout after 7 days on the job
The man was told the business was "on its last legs" and there was no more work for him.
Woman fired after complaint over comments about her breasts gets $45k
A company has been fined $45,000 after sacking a worker soon after she made a complaint.
Sacked by 'rude' employer: Adventure Playground to pay ex staffer $62k
Shaun Isaac worked intermittently for the business between 2013 and 2017.
Former council employee awarded $20,000 by Employment Relations Authority
ERA rules failure to investigate personal grievance caused physical and emotional harm.
Sacked for selfies: Worker fired after eight hours wins $3800 payout
Wei Hu's trial performance was unsatisfactory but he still got paid $4000.
'Rough diamond' barista unfairly fired for swearing at customers
Rachel Ferrari admitted swearing but argued customers enjoyed "robust social interaction".
Unlawful sacking leads to $30,000 bill for firm
A dispute has resulted in a big payout for the employee.
Law firm to pay $30,000 over 'unfair, inadequate' sacking
Staffer left 'humiliated and emotionally distressed after being suspended.
Labourer accused of sexist Tinder comments wins $10k payout
The ERA has found in favour of a worker accused of sexist remarks.
Tourism business ordered to pay ex-employee $29,000
Employment Relations' judgement said Adventure Playground was its "own worst enemy".
Sacked for Facebook post: Kiwi worker's case with shades of Folau
Ambo Ian Black wrote on Facebook colleague should be "shot with a ball of their own s***".
Single mum left in lurch by employer wins $15k payout
Single mum wins compensation after being unfairly dismissed.
Tradie awarded $30k after boss sexually harasses her
A female tradie given condoms and sexual health advice pamphlets by her boss.