Ambulance worker fired after 'standing naked in front of colleague' awarded $37k compo
Woman said her colleague tried to kiss her as he changed into a wetsuit on a fishing trip.
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Mother denied paid leave after wrong advice from IRD
The woman was wrongfully told she could become a contractor and still receive payment.
Woman fired after relationship with boss ended awarded nearly $25,000
Woman who worked to pay off cell phone gets $25,000 after boyfriend/boss fires her.
Restaurant owner to pay $125,000 over worker exploitation
Restaurant owner's actions labelled a substantial abuse of power.
Top chef left with a bad taste in his mouth after stoush with restaurateur
Restaurateur said the chef was using a burn injury as an excuse not to go to work.
Auckland liquor store ordered to pay exploited staff more than $97,000
The ERA agreed that the breaches by the owner were intentional.
Three South Auckland superettes fined $57,000 for migrant exploitation
Employer provided false information and took advantage of employees' vulnerability.
Nurse wins $32k compensation after Covid-19 redundancy
The nurse said redundancy had "totally ruined" her.
Rocket Lab ordered to pay $98k for employee's unjustified dismissal
Engineer's dismissal was unjustified and there were serious breaches of good faith: ERA.
Farmer awarded $22k after being served trespass notice
Hilsley Short was left anxious and stressed about providing for his family.
Woman fights for 'unpaid' farm wages after break-up
ERA concluded woman was not an employee.
Painter sacked in first week wins $12,500 compensation
He was awarded compensation and lost wages, after just four-and-a-half days into the job.
Young woman wins $10,000 employment compensation
Issues included suspension, limited breaks & an "embarrassing" mall disciplinary process.
Sacked by email: Worker awarded $20,000 for unjustified dismissal
Tyler Ward was dismissed from Samson Hill Harvesting Limited by email.
Top CDHB executive sacked, takes case to employment authority
The dismissal of Dr Alistair Humphrey during lockdown was kept under wraps at the time.
Bottle store owner fined for exploiting worker must pay $15k more
Super Liquor store owner to pay more than $15,000 in legal costs for investigation.
From boardroom to odd jobs: IT executive wins $50k payout in unfair dismissal
The IT executive fell out with the leadership team and ended up doing odd jobs.
Underpaid for five years: Polytech lecturer wins $80k payout
The lecturer was let go after a decline in student numbers.
Migrant exploitation: Papatoetoe bottle store must pay worker $28k
Migrant worker in store up to 12 hours daily, six days a week was not paid in full.
Former Uber driver has app cancelled, claims unjustifiable dismissal as 'employee'
Former Uber driver claims he was unfairly dismissed.
Tech company ordered to pay $76,700 after unjustified dismissal
Senior sales and marketing manager dismissed in restructure after five months in the role.
Govt ministers taken to court over way family carers are treated
Latest challenge by parent carers of disabled to be recognised and adequately compensated.
Company fined: Man worked up to 80 hours a week, was only paid for 20
An investigation was launched after the employee complained to MBIE.
Bungled restructure: Company ordered to pay 27-year veteran $150,000
The employee of 27 years has been awarded more than $150,000 by the ERA.
St Lukes mall massage firm must pay ex-employee $13,000
Staff member's sexual harassment claims not upheld.
CDHB slammed for unjustified dismissal; must pay worker $42k
The CDHB was ordered to pay the worker $15,863.60 in lost wages and $27,000 compensation.
Countdown worker alleges racial, sexual harassment, ERA investigating
ERA has dismissed some of the claims as they were not raised within the 90-day timeframe.
Concrete dispatcher who demanded alcohol in return for proper services fails bid for employment compensation
Dispatcher demanded alcohol from customers in exchange for service.
Defence Force ordered to pay former employee $25000 over dismissal
NZDF breached its obligation to treat employee fairly in relation to performance concerns.
'Do us all a favour and f****** quit': Sweary boss must pay childcare worker $20,000
Woman sworn at and suspended for complaints that didn't happen gets compensation.
Air traffic controller fired for drugs test blames spiked drink at festival
New recruit said he would never willingly take drugs and blames spiked festival drink.
Workers to get $50,000 for underpay and unlawful deductions
Audit reveals Fijian workers paid less than minimum wage with no holiday pay.
Grocery story worker dismissed on return from mother's funeral awarded $18,000
A dismissed 65-year-old grocery worker felt 'got rid of' because of her age.
Tyre man awarded $145k after employer claimed he didn't 'bleed black'
Christchurch man said restructure was ulterior motive to remove him from $170k position.