Professional firefighter numbers in Auckland at crisis point, union says
The union says over the weekend there were 23 gaps in firefighter coverage.
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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.
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.
'Expect anxiety': How to cope with returning to the office - expert's top tips
When one-time normal becomes abnormal - how to cope with being back among colleagues.
Craig Harrison: The delusions of Richard Prebble
Right of Reply: Union responds to Richard Prebble column.
Arise Church founding pastor resigns from board following allegations from interns
Unpaid internship demanded long hours, allegedly pushing people to breaking point.
'Death from overwork': What Ashley Bloomfield's resignation highlights
THE CONVERSATION: Short-term stress can be useful but working to exhaustion clearly isn't.
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.
Shane Te Pou: Are decent wages too much to ask for front-line workers?
OPINION: Fair Pay Agreements offer a solution.
Customs doesn't know what tikanga principles it breached in sacking worker
Former employee who refused to get vaccinated has taken Customs to the Employment Court.
Major hotel chain to continue living wage post MIQ
Many of these workers were at or just above the minimum wage at the start of the pandemic.
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.
'Drugged, punched and stalked': Almost half of hospitality staff have experienced or witnessed harassment
'When I worked in clubs we were regularly groped, touched, non-consensually kissed...'
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'.