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
EmploymentBereavement leave rejected for foster brother's funeralNew Zealand Steel told a worker he couldn't take three days bereavement leave to attend the funeral of his whangai brother.13 Oct 12:15 AM
EmploymentFood court ordered to pay $164kFive migrant workers weren't paid minimum wage for their work at an Auckland food court.30 Sep 01:05 AM
Banking and financeBanker unfairly fired for 'sxy' messageThe manager messaged a co-worker calling her "sxy" and saying he was "head over heels" for her.27 Sep 09:21 PM
EmploymentFarmers 'taken advantage of' receive $87kA Taranaki dairy farmer seriously breached employment law by not paying his workers minimum wage.26 Sep 10:15 PM
EmploymentFarmers win $42k without a day's workThe two farm workers were unfairly dismissed before they'd stepped foot on the farm.21 Sep 10:28 PM
EmploymentWorker claims he's owed $100kA former employee claims to be owed $100,000 in unpaid wages and holiday pay from a company that is in liquidation.12 Sep 09:21 PM
EmploymentFactory fair to dismiss injured workerBoyd Nelson was dismissed from his role after he was seriously injured in the workplace and could no longer carry out his duties.08 Sep 11:00 PM
EmploymentTrans hairdresser: Where's my money?Trans hairdresser Dakota Hemmingson still hasn't seen any of the money awarded to her after she unfairly lost her job.06 Sep 11:45 PM
EmploymentMigrant worker awarded $43,000The Indian chef was awarded $31,400 in unpaid wages and reimbursed for $11,400 in "premiums" she paid.30 Aug 03:26 AM
Employment90-day trial flaw uncoveredEmployment agreements must include a starting date for 90-day trial provision.29 Aug 11:10 PM
EmploymentWorker paid $92 for four months workA woman who wasn't paid throughout her employment has been awarded $4500 in outstanding wages.29 Aug 09:20 PM
EmploymentWorkers not paid minimum wageA man has been ordered to pay $11,600 after he failed to pay some of his 50 migrant staff minimum wage.23 Aug 10:45 PM
EmploymentLawyer unfairly fired after 41 yearsA lawyer has been awarded over $67,000 after he was unfairly dismissed from his role.16 Aug 03:32 AM
EmploymentMan sacked month after heart attackThe account manager was told by his doctor to stay off work for a month, but his boss said the company couldn't wait that long.09 Aug 02:01 AM
EmploymentGrocer fined $53k for exploitationThe Wellington grocery store didn't pay a migrant worker minimum wage and forced him to pay 'premiums' of more than $10,000.08 Aug 10:45 PM
EmploymentCouple wrongly dismissed awarded $25kA husband and wife were left with four children to take care of and no income.25 Jul 10:40 PM
EmploymentTrial period warning issued for bossesA small business dismissed a poorly performing worker under the 90 day trial period policy, but got it wrong.19 Jul 09:50 PM
