EmploymentTwo businesses fined $55,000 for misclassifying workers as 'casuals'They employed 55 employees, misclassified 29 of them.26 Mar 02:07 AM
ConstructionFormer KiwiBuild leader disputes claims about his behaviourDetails of a dispute between the former KiwiBuild chief and a ministry boss have emerged.15 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: 9000 reasons why cafe trial worker's payout is flawedCOMMENT: You can't help but conclude the ERA is heavily stacked in the worker's favour.10 Feb 06:07 PM
EmploymentRestaurant owner fined $30,000 for exploiting vulnerable staffLong hours, seven days a week, with no days off was what two workers had to do.27 Jan 10:32 PM
EmploymentLiquidation nightmare: Woman owed $36K by former employer may not be paidMoana Smith was awarded $36,000 after an Employment Relations Authority decision.16 Jan 02:48 AM
EmploymentWorker accused of making violent threats wins $12k payoutA Mitre 10 Mega worker allegedly said he would knock the lights out of a staff member.10 Jan 04:06 AM
EmploymentExploitation case warning to Kiwi winemakersKiwi wineries need to check who is doing their work after another exploitation case09 Jan 10:05 PM
EmploymentSales manager wins $55K for constructive dismissalChristchurch man was asked to hand back his phone, car and left off the payroll system.20 Dec 05:10 AM
Aged careWoman wrongly fired for stealing bag of chips now out of pocketThe woman had sued her former employer after being dismissed for stealing a bag of chips.19 Dec 01:56 AM
EmploymentDunedin pair to pay $11,500 for breaching employment lawEmployers of South Dunedin Curry House failed to keep accurate wage, time, leave records.04 Dec 03:14 AM
RetailCrane Brothers founder ordered to pay $20k to former workerMurray Crane to pay more than $20,000 in wages arrears and benefits.26 Nov 02:14 AM
Media and marketingEmployment case backfires: Woman's legal fees 10 times more than pay-outWoman unjustifiably dismissed paid more than 10 times what she received - in legal fees.08 Nov 08:46 PM
EmploymentBidfood found to have breached employment lawsBidfood has been told it must start negotiating its collective agreement with FIRST Union.29 Oct 07:38 AM
New ZealandWoman feels vindicated after court dismisses employer's appealThe Employment Court has thrown out Richora Group Ltd's appeal to an earlier decision.14 Oct 08:00 PM
EmploymentLabour hire company referred to Labour InspectorateThe company has faced five recent ERA determinations.27 Sep 06:24 PM
New ZealandPrison guard's $50k compo for inmate attackLone guard suffered severe physical injuries in attack by inmate.25 Sep 08:27 PM
New ZealandStrip club rules and fines system laid bareLap dancers deemed independent contractors.25 Sep 04:51 AM
EmploymentTradie axed while attending funeral wins $24kThe sudden job loss was a shock to the man who had moved to Queenstown to take it up.23 Sep 03:46 AM
New ZealandCops defend worker's 'termination letter'Just hours after losing her court case, Melissa Opai received a letter from police.10 Sep 07:10 AM
New ZealandPolice spend nearly $1m on defamation defenceA Counties Manukau Police employee claimed her manager defamed her in internal memos.04 Sep 06:55 AM
New ZealandBullying advocate appears before ERAAlan Halse says if he's found guilty it could spell the end of his company's work.31 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandBaker awarded $8k after being sacked for throwing doughBaker did not commit serious misconduct when he threw a ball of dough at a colleague.07 Jul 05:10 AM
Aged careRest home worker accused of abuse awarded $10kHealthcare company ordered to pay a nurse more than $10,000 for unjust dismissal.06 Jul 01:15 AM
New ZealandAnti-bullying company sent letters with a "bullying tone": ERAERA orders anti-bullying company $30,000 for breaches.01 Jun 03:23 AM
ConstructionConstruction firm knocked with $19K penalty for employment breachesAn Auckland construction was fined for 17 breaches of employment standards.01 May 11:20 PM
EmploymentWorker who threw boiling coffee at colleague awarded $15kWorker who was told "don't f**k with me" is awarded $15,000 for unjustifiable dismissal.03 Apr 04:30 AM
EmploymentWorker fired after crashing into boss' son's carA worker unfairly dismissed has been awarded $13,000.29 Mar 03:48 AM
Employment'Ill' employee goes to America's Cup while on sick leaveThe ERA found the Auckland woman abused her leave entitlement.10 Feb 03:26 AM
Banking and financeSynlait Milk trader let go for selling to SudanA Synlait Milk trader was dismissed for selling milk product to Sudan.05 Jan 04:58 AM
EmploymentBusinessman to pay $15k for sacking nanny in textEmployment Relations Authority rules that nanny was unjustifiably dismissed.21 Dec 10:50 PM
EmploymentWorker wins $34k after being sacked over expensesAn administrative worker has been awarded $34,000 for unjustified dismissal16 Dec 06:42 PM
EmploymentParsley payout: Worker wrongly given the chop wins compoWoman sacked for "unsafe" parsley chopping wins over $900014 Dec 01:29 AM
EmploymentUni at fault in 'F*** you' dismissal: ERAThe University of Waikato unjustifiably sacked a psychologist supervisor, ERA finds.07 Dec 06:00 AM
EmploymentFuneral parlour worker wins $21k for unjustified dismissalFuneral home worker wins $21k for unjustified dismissal.30 Nov 09:32 PM
