Roger Partridge: Fair Pay Agreement reform remains a lemon
The FPA Bill threatens the prosperity of everyone except the unions.
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Fair pay battle heats up, after UN organisation calls for more information
ILO has asked NZ Government for more information on FPAs after BusinessNZ complaint.
Two Gloriavale senior leaders resign following public apology
The resignations were reportedly part of Gloriavale's commitment to change.
Gloriavale leaders apologise for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse, child labour
Landmark court decision opens the door for further court action against Gloriavale.
'Mind-boggling': Govt criticised for trying to ram through income insurance scheme
Govt accused of poor practice, ramming through proposed income insurance scheme.
Comment: Why a high minimum wage doesn't make best 'employee market'
OPINION: "It's a trap to believe a high minimum wage is the key to employee retention."
$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
Income insurance scheme a step closer as law passes
It means ACC can look into implementing the $3.5 billion income insurance scheme.
Hospital administration, clerical staff celebrate historical pay equity deal
DHB administration and clerical workers will see pay rises of up to 40 per cent, PSA said.
Business lobby stands by 'worst case' description
BusinessNZ trades blows with union over labour law.
Professional firefighter numbers in Auckland at crisis point, union says
The union says over the weekend there were 23 gaps in firefighter coverage.
Workplace minister slams BusinessNZ's stance on Fair Pay Agreements
Michael Wood responds to BusinessNZ claims of condemnation by UN agency.
Fair Pay Agreements risk condemnation by UN group - BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ says the proposal will lead to detrimental effects for the country.
Sasha Borissenko: What Depp v Heard trial and Roe v Wade case say about progress for women
Despite the advent of #MeToo, it appears it's a case of one step forwards, two steps back.
Surgeries, clinics on hold as thousands of health workers prepare to strike
10,000 Allied Health workers are walking off the job for 24 hours tomorrow.
Netflix issues scathing note to disgruntled staff members
The streaming giant told workers "Netflix may not be the best place for you".
Editorial: Back to the brain drain as world beckons our best
EDITORIAL: Fully open border means NZ back competing for workers, students and tourists.
10,000 hospital workers to go on strike after negotiations fail
The allied health workers will strike for 24 hours from midnight Sunday, the PSA says.
Calls for mental health support in construction sector
Construction has the highest rate of suicide of any industry in the country.
Former Gloriavale Dairy farmer shocked by Employment Court decision
James Harrison said he 'probably' did hit working schoolboys.
Opinion: NZ's jobs law will cause ripples beyond its shores
Financial Times: Introducing fair pay agreements would reverse labour market deregulation.
Ex-Gloriavale members win Employment Court case
Hosea Courage and Daniel Pilgrim were ecstatic after they won an Employment Court case against Gloriavale. Video / George Heard
Worker dismissed for asking boss to stop abusing him
Dismissed on the spot for asking boss to stop abusing him.
Chris Hipkins: Growth in public service is good
OPINION: Public Service Minister explains a good public service is a core Labour value.
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
'Show contrition': Nicola Willis' anger as housing market boils over
Messy unemployment data and the Financial Stability Report were released today.
Sasha Borissenko: 'Work to rule' clause provoking strike action
OPINION: The health system was already under pressure well before the pandemic.
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.
Opinion: Fair pay agreement farce rolls on
OPINION: A better name for the FPA Bill would be the Trade Union Privilege Bill.
$17,000 headache for company after making worker redundant
Worker who disclosed debilitating migraines to employer awarded $17,000 after losing job.
Migrant, female, disabled? How discrimination is driving pay inequity
OPINION: The case for more transparency around pay gap reporting.
Nurses to consider legal action in pay equity settlement
Nurses backed out of a deal that was three years in the making, claiming it's unlawful.