EmploymentPainter sworn at by boss then fired gets $22kThe painter and his boss engaged in a heated argument before he was abruptly fired.01 Oct 08:53 PM
EmploymentNosh-linked firm to pay ex-worker $11,000Nosh ordered to pay a former employee $11,000.21 Sep 02:58 AM
EmploymentAuckland cafe fined $30k for job breachesAuckland's Page Corner Cafe has been fined after breaching the rights of two workers20 Sep 11:32 PM
Employment$83k payout after woman sacked for wanting babyA Turkish couple has won an $83,000 payout after the woman was sacked for wanting a baby.19 Sep 10:18 PM
EmploymentCar dealer to pay more than $320,000Car dealer failed to pay most of its workers properly.15 Sep 12:18 AM
EmploymentCompany must pay up over sham marriageCar dealer could face severe penalties unless it pays woman after sham visa marriage.30 Aug 01:41 AM
EmploymentLose your dog or your rank, officer allegedly toldCop involved in killer's arrest alleges he will be demoted unless he gives up his dog.29 Jul 11:41 PM
Employment'I'm going to knock you out': NZ Post worker threatened, sanctionedNZ Post to pay $10k to employee sanctioned after being threatened with violence.27 Jul 11:10 PM
EmploymentTV co-founder unfairly sacked, awarded $469kA media company has been ordered to fork out $468,000 to its co-founder and former COO.12 Jul 02:19 AM
EmploymentTalley's co fined over union obstructionA Canterbury meat plant has been fined $28,000 after kicking out a union rep.10 Jul 02:18 AM
EmploymentVodka, beer at cafe leads to dismissalA woman was unjustifiably dismissed after sharing beer and vodka with trainees.03 Jul 05:38 AM
EmploymentKiwifruit boss bankrupt owing $200kThe company was ordered to pay $226,000 in fines and unpaid wages, but only paid $28,000.30 Jun 08:29 PM
EmploymentPayout for worker sacked for 'stealing' own toolsWorker sacked for taking his own tools home has been awarded $15,481.28 Jun 11:04 PM
EmploymentERA fines asparagus picking firm $60kA firm supplying labour to pick asparagus has been fined $60k by the ERA.26 Jun 12:25 AM
EmploymentMeat worker fired for not washing handsSilver Fern Farms felt the worker's actions put their international licence in jeopardy.12 Jun 02:17 AM
EmploymentMasseuse loses 'manzillian' complaintMasseuse alleged she was sexually harassed during a massage involving a "manzillian".07 Jun 03:46 AM
EmploymentWorker owed $50k unlikely to be paidAn employee may not receive his pay after the company went into liquidation.30 May 02:56 AM
EmploymentWoman tells boss to shove job, wins $40kA woman who told her boss he could 'shove' her job has been awarded $40k.22 May 04:09 AM
New ZealandTen pharmacies accused of under-paying staffTen Auckland pharmacies have been accused of paying staff less than minimum wage.03 May 05:00 AM
EmploymentVineyard contractor to pay more than $73kA contractor has been ordered to pay more than $73k after breaching employment law02 May 11:26 PM
EmploymentGrocer fined $12k for attempt to exploitInvestigation reveals attempt to charge $20,000 for supporting a migrant employee's visas.20 Apr 12:16 AM
AirlinesEmployee fined for bidding against bossEx-employee of Sunair must pay $66,600 after bidding against his boss for a contract.10 Apr 10:00 PM
EmploymentUnderpaying staff at car wash 'a mistake'Manukau Auto Valet underpaid 221 staff for six years, fined $241,450.09 Apr 10:21 PM
EmploymentDotcom worker dispute settledA dispute between Kim Dotcom and three of his former staff was settled out of court.30 Mar 10:58 PM
EmploymentWoman awarded $20k after racist abuseA woman was called a "black b****" and a "baby killer" at work.15 Mar 09:43 PM
ConstructionWorkplace fracas over Sunday textA workplace dispute occurred after an employee received a text message about work from his boss on a Sunday.18 Jan 09:06 PM
EmploymentGang members 'threatened witnesses'Three store owners have been ordered to pay $20,000 each for allegedly organising Black Power members to intimidate witnesses in an employment dispute.11 Jan 01:06 AM
EmploymentSacked worker's case thrown outThe South African High Commissioner has successfully invoked diplomatic immunity so can't be investigated for sacking a domestic worker.26 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandHorticulture contractor fined $428,000A horticulture labour contracting business has been ordered to pay $428,000 for serious employment law breaches.14 Dec 01:11 AM
RetailSex shop slapped with $27k payoutThe operator of a Wellington sex shop has been ordered to pay two former employees nearly $27,000 in lost wages and compensation.09 Dec 10:10 PM
EmploymentKebab shop fined for minimum wage breachA Rotorua business has been ordered to pay a former employee $33,661 and pay $40,000 in penalties for not paying him.30 Nov 01:19 AM
EmploymentCoach sacked for team's loss, wins $10kA top Auckland football coach was sacked after just three weeks work due to his team's performance.21 Nov 11:21 PM
EmploymentBakery to pay $14k for underpaying staffNapier's Brown Owl Bakery was caught breaching multiple employment laws by MBIE.02 Nov 11:27 PM
EmploymentWoman fired for health concerns, wins $13kA woman has been awarded $13,500 after being found to have been unjustifiably dismissed due to her health issues.31 Oct 09:47 PM
