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Potty-mouthed plumbing tutor sacked after swearing at students
Sacked tutor said strong language was a feature of the plumbing workforce.
Barber shop hit with $12,000 in penalties
She was hired for work experience, and within two weeks was cutting clients' hair.
Construction worker awarded $22k after being fired for 'twisting workmate's ear'
The ERA has ruled the sacking was unfair and awarded him $22k.
'Worst employee I've ever had': Hatmaker belittled woman for 'messing up' hats
The employer must now pay her $26k but says he can't because he is 'just a poor hatmaker'.
Show us your docs: Small business digs in over Labour Inspectorate request
Small tourism business plans to fight "unjust" employer penalty.
Company culture: Boss told to 'get f****d'; worker told good riddance
ERA's decision on penalty was influenced by the firm's "culture of swearing".
'Treated like a criminal': Sacked cook did nothing wrong says judge
Niwa accepts the court's decision and hopes former ship's cook can now 'move forward'.
Security driver felt 'left out' when colleagues spoke foreign language
An ERA decision found the majority of Peter Carrington's claims were not justified.
'Insane': Gloriavale member says allegations against community are 'laughable'
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'Pay up': Small business digs in over latest order
Small business owner says she can't pay employment disputes bills closing in on $100,000.
Sacked nail technician accused of disciplining client's child wins payout
Technician sharpens nails against employer after being sacked for alleged misconduct.
Brakes put on bus driver's bid to get back to work
ERA less than completely satisfied 'an order for reinstatement would be a safe one'.
'Inappropriately personal': Massage workers harassed, underpaid and sacked
Young and vulnerable migrants underpaid by more than $12,000 over six-month ordeal.
Owners investigated man's excessive data on work phone. What they found was a 'betrayal'
The ERA ruled the employee was more than likely selling the company's scrap metal.
Worker's advocate wants to take health board battle international
Beleaguered battler for workers' rights loses bid for judicial review of ERA decisions.
Worker's ERA complaint results in $8000 bill for legal costs
Worker who claimed resignation was forced and wiped company data must now help pay costs.
Anxious young beauty therapist 'callously dismissed', awarded $18k
Young worker sacked from beauty clinic after raising her anxieties with management.
'Never going to get any money out of me': Employer says she won't pay $22k compo in TikTok video
Employer who sacked her worker said on TikTok she won't be paying compensation awarded.
Teachers' payout for unfair dismissal upheld by Employment Court
Three teachers unjustifiably dismissed will keep their payout for lost remuneration.
Embattled advocate dealt another blow in court ruling
Liquidation, bankruptcy battle and now an Employment Court decision, all in one week.
Employee takes defence force to court over 'witch hunt' suspension
The employee says the NZ Defence Force should not have been allowed to suspend him.
Former funeral home worker paid $25k after cutting finger during embalming process
'I didn't realise the seriousness of the cut,' Taylor told the Authority.
'I'm lucky to be here': Scaffolder left a double amputee opens up on 'miracle' survival
"I'm kind of stubborn. I wouldn't give up without a fight."
Wiped and missing design files to cost worker $113,000
A sacked architectural designer ignored numerous requests to return work files.
Grieving widower awarded $135k after work refuses paid leave
The man battled for pay after his "mental health spiral" saw him need months off work.
Baker's wife fined for her part in exploiting workers
Partner knew what was happening so she's also liable, authority rules.
Woman paid out 12k after boss stole money out of her pay
Restaurant manager Angelica Sosa got a surprise when she checked her payslip.
$100,000-plus payout to staff wrongly sacked in lockdown by travel agent
Global travel giant Helloworld ordered to pay more than $100k to ex-employees.
Doggy daycare worker wins $19k after being 'let go' via text
The manager accused her worker of fraudulent behaviour and stealing from the company.
'Communicating with notes', Countdown manager never bothered to meet worker
Supermarket workers were dubbed 'heroes' during the 2020 lockdown, but not all was well.
Paid parental leave victory: Mother declined twice - but 'no' not an option
Paid parental leave comes through, 18 months after baby born.
Sacked, shunned, called a paedo: How misery continued for acquitted teacher
He had been accused of touching three female students inappropriately.