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.
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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.
Restaurant owner ordered to pay $5000 for compliance failings
Case shows employers "cannot escape responsibility by on-selling their business".
Two salesmen, one Hamilton motel room - and a death threat for snoring
Night in Hamilton results in $9000 payout.
Ex-law partner accused of inappropriate behaviour loses workplace case
Former senior staffer at Duncan Cotterill accused of inappropriate behaviour loses case.
Two businesses fined $55,000 for misclassifying workers as 'casuals'
They employed 55 employees, misclassified 29 of them.
Former KiwiBuild leader disputes claims about his behaviour
Details of a dispute between the former KiwiBuild chief and a ministry boss have emerged.
Hosking: 9000 reasons why cafe trial worker's payout is flawed
COMMENT: You can't help but conclude the ERA is heavily stacked in the worker's favour.
Restaurant owner fined $30,000 for exploiting vulnerable staff
Long hours, seven days a week, with no days off was what two workers had to do.
Liquidation nightmare: Woman owed $36K by former employer may not be paid
Moana Smith was awarded $36,000 after an Employment Relations Authority decision.
Worker accused of making violent threats wins $12k payout
A Mitre 10 Mega worker allegedly said he would knock the lights out of a staff member.
Exploitation case warning to Kiwi winemakers
Kiwi wineries need to check who is doing their work after another exploitation case
Sales manager wins $55K for constructive dismissal
Christchurch man was asked to hand back his phone, car and left off the payroll system.
Woman wrongly fired for stealing bag of chips now out of pocket
The woman had sued her former employer after being dismissed for stealing a bag of chips.
Dunedin pair to pay $11,500 for breaching employment law
Employers of South Dunedin Curry House failed to keep accurate wage, time, leave records.
Crane Brothers founder ordered to pay $20k to former worker
Murray Crane to pay more than $20,000 in wages arrears and benefits.