Dairy farm and imam fined for 'systemic exploitation' of migrant workers
Three Indonesian workers were subject to numerous employment breaches.
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Why the Uber case was a huge employment protection win for the underdog.
Former deputy principal cleared of bullying, harassment allegations
But she says year-long investigation into alleged conduct destroyed her teaching career.
Daughter takes father's yacht brokerage company to task over workplace dispute
Tobie Erceg worked for Yacht Finders Global but quit after two months.
'Prison next': Employer with history of ignoring court orders fined $20k and warned
'No meaningful difference between inactivity and disobedience' - Judge Kerry Smith.
Inside the history of employment disputes of stood-down Green MP's husband
ERA decisions highlight a history of issues with Hoff-Nielsen's companies.
Suspended Green MP Darleen Tana breaks silence on allegations of migrant exploitation
Tana is the third Green MP in less than a year to run into trouble.
Journalist's $3m home fails to sell, but he still wants TVNZ court battle
Santamaria had hoped the sale of his house could have helped fund legal costs.
Bullied manager awarded $137,000 for workplace abuse
Magnum Hire owner created 'toxic' work culture with regular abuse and tantrums.
HPSNZ to appeal decision ruling they must bargain with athletes
The government agency believes the ruling was 'wrong in law'.
Rude CEO swore at employee and ridiculed her in front of others
An HR manager also bullied the woman, who has now been awarded $36k in compo.
'Put a nail through your skull': Builder who threatened foreman awarded $9k
The colleagues' argument began over the volume of music and the use of a pencil.
Truck driver who refused Covid jab gets $29k for wrongful dismissal
Wayne Basher spent most of his working time alone in his cab.
Disgraced broadcaster lists his $3 million Remuera home to help fund court battle
He is taking the broadcaster to the Employment Relations Authority.
'Another comfy chair please': Apprentice's request escalates to suspension, awarded $30,000
'I had no choice but to resign,' he told the ERA.
Stevedore sacked over bosses' doubts about drug test
But the worker denies he's to blame for the invalid test and is fighting to be reinstated.
Nurse fired over anti-vax posts may need to pay $20k
Amanda Turner was dismissed in 2021 after 'posting anti-vaccine information on Facebook'.
Fowl play: Duckling dispute leads to assault on hotel employee
John Wright was awarded $42,000 after his face was smashed into a freezer door.
No bullying, harassment of KFC worker, ERA rules
Two Lino family members took action against Restaurant Brands. Both lost, the ERA ruled.
Barista sacked by text after raising alarm over non-paying customer
The problem started when Tom McNally noticed a customer at a table who hadn't paid.
War in the workplace: What does it take to fight your employer?
'I have to walk out of this building with people thinking I'm a bully, and I didn't know.'
Govt department used protected Family Court information to suspend employee
MSD should have sought permission from the court first.
'Devastated': Painter fired for not working unpaid overtime wins $30k
He was accused of poor workmanship and then ordered to fix it for free.
Worker burnout: Former Noel Leeming employee gets $30k payout
An employee said he was under so much pressure he suffered headaches,
Details are important when it comes to 90-day trials
Employers are advised to know the rules around 90-day trial periods.
Carrington Resort: A high-end dream turned nightmare
The future of a resort plagued with community issues and lawsuits looks dire.
University of Auckland academics complain of unsafe workplace
The open letter follows scientist Siouxsie Wiles' legal action against the university.
School counsellors win $1.8m in damages for workplace stress over student suicides, deaths
Guidance counsellors spent decade in legal battle with high school over workplace stress.
Fonterra worker sacked for not wearing mask for Covid-19 awarded $30k compensation
She couldn't wear a mask due to her asthma.
'Left in limbo': Worker locked out after complaint left unresolved
The employee was locked out of the building, months after making a complaint.
Underpaid Havelock cafe manager didn't take leave for more than two years
ERA ruling allows staffer to pursue the owner of the cafe for $6000.
Restaurant worker paid tens of thousands towards her own pay packet
She told the ERA she also had to pay a $10,000 'deposit' to hold her job while on holiday.
University of Auckland did not try to silence Siouxsie Wiles, defence counsel asserts
The university’s legal team opened its defence this afternoon in the Employment Court.