New ZealandDefence Force ordered to pay former employee $25000 over dismissalNZDF breached its obligation to treat employee fairly in relation to performance concerns.29 Oct 07:53 AM
Employment'Do us all a favour and f****** quit': Sweary boss must pay childcare worker $20,000Woman sworn at and suspended for complaints that didn't happen gets compensation.19 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandAir traffic controller fired for drugs test blames spiked drink at festivalNew recruit said he would never willingly take drugs and blames spiked festival drink.16 Oct 01:16 AM
EmploymentWorkers to get $50,000 for underpay and unlawful deductionsAudit reveals Fijian workers paid less than minimum wage with no holiday pay.15 Oct 09:12 PM
EmploymentGrocery story worker dismissed on return from mother's funeral awarded $18,000A dismissed 65-year-old grocery worker felt 'got rid of' because of her age.13 Oct 10:20 PM
EmploymentTyre man awarded $145k after employer claimed he didn't 'bleed black'Christchurch man said restructure was ulterior motive to remove him from $170k position.13 Oct 02:24 AM
Small BusinessAuckland restaurant ordered to pay nearly $50,000 for exploiting migrant workerIt was not the first time Dansan Investments has been investigated.24 Sep 05:42 AM
EmploymentOil-rig worker fired for failed alcohol test awarded $35,000An oil rig worker dismissed after a failed breath alcohol test has been awarded $35,000.09 Sep 08:23 AM
New ZealandWork complaints overwhelm systemA justice advocate says the system is "straining at the seams".06 Sep 08:04 PM
EmploymentMan awarded $20k after discovering image of topless colleague on iPadA woman used a workmate's iPad to take a photo of an image of her naked breasts.31 Aug 05:57 AM
Freight and logisticsCompany director ordered to pay former employee $55k after business foldsMichael Radley's company hasn't paid anything, now the ERA has made him liable for $55k.26 Aug 08:48 PM
New ZealandFriendship ends in court with man ordered to pay $110,000 in unpaid wagesA 50-year friendship ends in court over free rent, gifted land and 7 years of unpaid wages06 Aug 03:47 AM
EmploymentArborist awarded $12,000 after drunken joyride in work truckDismissal process sees arborist awarded $12,000 despite "stupid decision" to get in car.26 Jul 11:49 PM
New ZealandERA alerts INZ to sham employment agreementFriend created a fake job to help his mate get into the country on a work visa.29 Jun 09:01 AM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: Workplace bullying complaints on riseFears bullying and harassment will get worse as businesses struggle and pressure mounts.26 Jun 03:08 AM
New ZealandStop-go worker ordered to pay former boss $17,000Stop-go worker fired after "dangerous" actions ordered to pay former boss's legal costs.23 Jun 02:46 AM
EmploymentFired wife gets $70,000 for holiday pay and compensationERA finds woman unjustifiably dismissed when the marriage ends after 13 years of work.23 Jun 12:42 AM
New ZealandBullied at work: Woman's big payout after workplace 'broke my spirit', left her suicidalWorker who tried to take her own life after being bullied shares her story of hope.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHotel worker on bereavement leave awarded more than $20,000 for dismissalChatham Islands worker dismissed for taking unauthorised leave after dad dies, ERA finds.08 Jun 02:06 AM
New ZealandWoman awarded $30,000 in work-car GPS case won't get cashGPS data from work car showed woman at home and mall during work hours.04 Jun 01:33 AM
New ZealandFired farm worker awarded $14,000ERA finds man accused of damaging a power pole with a tractor was unjustifiably dismissed03 Jun 12:11 AM
New ZealandBosses warned rights still the same under Covid-19Experts warn businesses to follow the same process as pre-Covid-19 to avoid issues.02 Jun 03:52 AM
RetailAxed senior Kathmandu manager claims Covid-19 restructure was unfairThe ERA heard that Kathmandu's restructure happened quickly.24 May 09:04 PM
New ZealandSacked worker wins $20,000 from convenience store bossThe Employment Relations Authority found the worker was unjustifiably dismissed.24 May 04:46 AM
New ZealandAttacked prison guard awarded $65,000Officer punched unconscious from behind and then punched a further 20 times.28 Apr 07:13 PM
EmploymentCompany wanted $200k redundancy back after argument in hotel lobbyArgument in hotel lobby leads to Employment Relations Authority hearing.23 Apr 07:17 PM
New ZealandWoman ordered to pay up on $140k debt to former employerNearly a year after the tens of thousands were due, former employee hadn't paid a cent.22 Apr 09:28 AM
New ZealandFormer police worker awarded $20,000 in employment caseCompensation is for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to her feelings, ERA said.22 Apr 04:10 AM
EmploymentWaikato berry farm company fined $120,000 for employment breachesThe Matangi Berry Farm and its owner have been ordered to pay more than $120,000.20 Apr 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha Borissenko: Bosses can't use pandemic to slash and burnThe outbreak doesn't give business-owners licence to flagrantly disregard employment laws.05 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato berry grower fined $76K for exploiting workersLabour Inspectorate says most were migrant workers who were not aware of their rights.29 Mar 09:59 PM
New ZealandGuard's relationship with inmate costs her job - but she's awarded $30,000Flawed Department of Corrections investigation means dismissed guard compensated.14 Mar 07:44 PM
New ZealandPlumber 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.12 Mar 12:41 AM
New ZealandBoss who swore at sick apprentice must pay $20,000The apprentice electrician was allegedly told he had 'f***ed up'.03 Mar 06:41 AM
