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Fair Pay Agreements become law after heated, marathon debate
Tensions ran high as Labour passed one of most significant employment laws in decades.
'I was so panicked': Sacked hotel staffer's hope after debt nightmare
'I was thinking: Where has this come from?' shocked worker recounts after Covid layoffs.
Uber to appeal against 'historic ruling' against rideshare company
Celebrations by unions short-lived as Uber announces plan to appeal landmark decision.
Complaint from crew banishes disgraced film heavyweight from Kiwi set
A man convicted of indecent assault has been removed from NZ director Lee Tamahori's set.
Local Focus: Hawke's Bay eateries still struggling to find staff
But not all bars and restaurants are struggling to find staff.
Nurses at three private hospitals strike over pay, conditions
Nurses say they have been negotiating 18 months and are now at an impasse.
Court of last resort: Sacked hospital worker's appeal bid denied
Ana Shaw objected to a large legal costs bill; now it's higher after losing appeal bid.
Barber shop hit with $12,000 in penalties
She was hired for work experience, and within two weeks was cutting clients' hair.
Parliament workplace culture: Parties promise to cooperate
Independent investigator Debbie Francis brought back to check for bullying.
Big NZ building company's paid leave for gender transitioning workers
Company says up to ten days' paid leave could help staff who are changing gender.
Jobs For Mums: Auckland start-up has big plans
Why stay-at-home mothers could be the key to fixing the country's labour shortage.
Disgraced film heavyweight hired for renowned NZ director's 'swansong'
Wayne McCormack was convicted of assaulting two staff. He's now working with one again.
Fired by text: Young worker wins $15k in compo, lost wages
A court found the apprentice was unfairly dismissed and awarded him compensation.
University staff ready for strike action today
The union is pushing for an 8 per cent pay rise to keep pay in step with inflation.
Impossible to measure impact of nurses' refusal to work extra shifts - union
Nurses are protesting over the end of the winter Covid-19 bonus.
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'.
Tiny homes saga turns sour: Boss wins payout after worker sets up rival firm
The worker used company time, testimonials and product images to start a rival business.
'Insane': Gloriavale member says allegations against community are 'laughable'
Vigilant Standtrue wrote a book about how to train children - but leaders found out.
Sasha Borissenko: Strange UK laws you've probably broken
A list of some of the peculiar laws to come out of the motherland.
'I was now losing money' - Strippers paying thousands in fines, bonds to perform
Sex workers 'pay to work' as strip clubs ask for bonds and deduct fines from their wages.
Lessons so far from the world's biggest four-day work week trial
The four-day work week could be here to stay for many participating in trial.
Gender and ethnic pay gap myths busted
OPINION:'Myth number five I'm not even going to gonna dignify with a response.'
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'.
The Great Resignation: An 'Excellent' way to stop your staff 'quiet quitting'
HR startup gains high-profile backers at home - and draws big names in the US.
Focus: 'I wanted to expose them': Gloriavale dad turns on leaders in Employment Court
Longtime Gloriavale member Clem Ready turns against the leaders claiming that sexual abuse, bullying and forced labour are prevalent within the sect. Video / NZ Herald
'Inappropriately personal': Massage workers harassed, underpaid and sacked
Young and vulnerable migrants underpaid by more than $12,000 over six-month ordeal.
Sexual banter 'normal' at Defence Force, dismissed worker claims
Defence Force worker said sexual banter was tolerated because female colleague ignored it.
Strikes suspended as firefighter's union and Fenz agree to mediation
The hour-long walk-off scheduled for this Friday has since been cancelled by NZPFU
Focus: Gloriavale TV bride speaks about why she left the community
Former Gloriavale resident Pearl Valor reveals the harsh working conditions and the unwanted attention of men while working at the Christian community. Video / NZ Herald
Gloriavale's Pearl Valor - from famed TV wedding to leaving the commune
Gloriavale TV bride speaks about why she left the community where she was born and raised.
'It's triggering': Former Gaurav Sharma staffer urges MP to 'move on' after latest 4700-word Facebook post
Former staffer for Gaurav Sharma urges MP to move on after his latest social media rant.
Locked-out Purex employees threatened with $500,000 fine after strike
The company has threatened 67 employees to pay almost $550,000 in damages.