Anxious young beauty therapist 'callously dismissed', awarded $18k
Young worker sacked from beauty clinic after raising her anxieties with management.
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'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.
Bakery owner forced to sell house to compensate abused staff
Boss told one worker he would arrange to cut off the man's limbs and harm his family.
Upmarket bar must pay former employee, despite appeal
The Grange now owes former front-of-house employee Richard Guerra $12,500.
'I was like, do you know how to do your job?': Call to rein in rogue employment advocates
Rogue employment advocates called out by the ERA for giving people poor advice.
Blue-haired student fired by supermarket awarded nearly $10,000
Young woman awarded nearly $10,000 after it was ruled she was unjustifiably dismissed.
Power tool placed near worker's buttocks 'unwanted sexual behaviour'
Worker compensated after boss places power tool near his buttocks.
Island clothing store underpaid workers, kept false records
The Fiji Indian couple said they had a "great relationship" with their employees.
$278k bill for Kiwi oil and gas giant over 'harrowing' sackings
Sackings leave oil and gas firm with compensation bill over a quarter of a million dollars
Worker dismissed for asking boss to stop abusing him
Dismissed on the spot for asking boss to stop abusing him.
Health workers' industrial action starts tomorrow, DHB offer hopes to avoid strike
Disruption will vary around the country when health workers take industrial action.
Architectural designer forced to clean bathrooms
Architectural designer who cleaned bathrooms awarded $20k after losing job during Covid.
Mum forced to quit job loses bid for paid leave
Pregnant mum forced to quit job fails challenge to IRD over paid parental leave
Desperate grad applied for 300 jobs. When he got one it came with a $90K catch - and a tax-evading boss
The worker was given two options; pay the company tax out of his own wages, or be sacked.
$17,000 headache for company after making worker redundant
Worker who disclosed debilitating migraines to employer awarded $17,000 after losing job.
Road worker wins $32k against employer after crash
The company said he was hardworking and reliable, but tables turned after an accident.
ERA steps in after Thai restaurant refuses to pay ex-worker costs
Thai Orchid owner Julian Stokes has to pay a further $8055.31 in costs.
Is an intern an employee? Woman's complaint against Ministry goes to hearing
Intern Melanie Govender was paid $25,000 but says she should be treated as an employee.
Car dealership fined $19k after sacking employee
The company director's wife yelled at the employee to 'get the f**k off the yard now'.
Worker who bad-mouthed former employer ordered to stop
Worker argues freedom to speak out; ERA says fair process at risk from public comments.