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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.
Siouxsie Wiles case: Security removes man from courtroom after he approached scientist’s legal team
The security intervention came as one of NZ's top vaccine experts was giving evidence.
'Brand Siouxsie' - Auckland uni managers grew uneasy with Dr's 'celebrity' status
Wiles was called 'Brand Siouxsie' by university staff because of her high-profile role.
Siouxsie Wiles leaves court in tears after recounting vile online abuse
Siouxsie Wiles has accused the university of failing to protect her against harassment.
Call centre worker alleges 'nepotism and favouritism' in how work allocated to taxi drivers
Company says worker threatened to send evidence of 'unethical practices' to competitor.
Embattled lawyer sued by her own clients
Gail Foster-Bohm and Andrew Corbin engaged Anjela Sharma about an IHC restructure.
'I was attacked': Psychiatric assistant fired for punching patient
The mental health patient was left with a cut to his face and two black eyes.
'Shame and embarrassment': High-end resort unlawfully fired housekeeper
The resort manager then trespassed the woman, who held mana whenua status.
'I'll punch you in the face': KiwiRail worker compensated for colleague's 'banter'
ERA finds KiwiRail failed to properly address concerns about bullying.
Business owner tells ERA to 'f*** off' as it investigated employee's claim
Pro Pine owner Akuhata Pirere allegedly threatened employee after he lodged a grievance.
'Hope you die': Ex-couple's business dispute ended in biting, 'adult toys' on display, trespass order
The business director bit her former partner's girlfriend's arm in a public cafe.
‘No vax, no job’ - Respected worker gets $33K after being sacked during Covid
Health and safety rep reluctantly got a first vaccination but still lost his job.
'Vaccine hesitant': Otago University staffer fired for refusing jab awarded $53k
She previously worked from home but the school rejected her request to do it again.
Security guard fired after defecating on school grounds
The guard - who also failed to turn up for shifts - wanted $12,000 in compensation.
Missing ERA member: Complainant wins dismissal case, loses $80k in the process
Just when it seemed the fightback was worth it, an employment relations judge went AWOL.
Kitchen hand gets $19k after she was sacked for raising concerns about being underpaid
'These were serious breaches of good faith and procedural fairness,' the ERA ruled.
‘Ghost vacancy’: Corrections hired woman for job that didn’t exist
Corrections said job listings often didn't represent the actual tasks required in a role.
'Pissed off' bar owner who sacked bouncer during Covid isolation forced to cough up $18k
The employer first said the job was abandoned, before making the bouncer redundant.
Exploitation of immigrant worker costs kebab store owner $48k
The boss told a worker he ‘did not believe in that stuff’ when queried about holiday pay.