PremiumPremiumEmploymentSasha Borissenko: Will NZ Uber drivers' legal win lead to broader change?A small group of New Zealand Uber drivers were ruled to be employees.30 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentRestaurant Association kicks up stink on fair pay agreementFair Pay bill backers say changes are long overdue. Business groups say something stinks.27 Oct 04:40 AM
New ZealandFair Pay Agreements become law after heated, marathon debateTensions ran high as Labour passed one of most significant employment laws in decades.26 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'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.26 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandUber to appeal against 'historic ruling' against rideshare companyCelebrations by unions short-lived as Uber announces plan to appeal landmark decision.25 Oct 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComplaint from crew banishes disgraced film heavyweight from Kiwi setA man convicted of indecent assault has been removed from NZ director Lee Tamahori's set.21 Oct 04:00 PM
Small BusinessLocal Focus: Hawke's Bay eateries still struggling to find staffBut not all bars and restaurants are struggling to find staff.20 Oct 11:22 PM
New ZealandNurses at three private hospitals strike over pay, conditionsNurses say they have been negotiating 18 months and are now at an impasse.20 Oct 03:02 AM
New ZealandCourt of last resort: Sacked hospital worker's appeal bid deniedAna Shaw objected to a large legal costs bill; now it's higher after losing appeal bid.19 Oct 02:14 AM
New ZealandBarber shop hit with $12,000 in penaltiesShe was hired for work experience, and within two weeks was cutting clients' hair.17 Oct 05:00 AM
PoliticsParliament workplace culture: Parties promise to cooperateIndependent investigator Debbie Francis brought back to check for bullying.13 Oct 05:45 PM
ConstructionBig NZ building company's paid leave for gender transitioning workersCompany says up to ten days' paid leave could help staff who are changing gender.10 Oct 10:47 PM
Small BusinessJobs For Mums: Auckland start-up has big plansWhy stay-at-home mothers could be the key to fixing the country's labour shortage.08 Oct 06:36 AM
New ZealandDisgraced film heavyweight hired for renowned NZ director's 'swansong'Wayne McCormack was convicted of assaulting two staff. He's now working with one again.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFired by text: Young worker wins $15k in compo, lost wagesA court found the apprentice was unfairly dismissed and awarded him compensation.06 Oct 05:25 PM
New ZealandUniversity staff ready for strike action todayThe union is pushing for an 8 per cent pay rise to keep pay in step with inflation.05 Oct 06:30 PM
New ZealandImpossible to measure impact of nurses' refusal to work extra shifts - unionNurses are protesting over the end of the winter Covid-19 bonus.05 Oct 06:16 PM
New ZealandCompany culture: Boss told to 'get f****d'; worker told good riddanceERA's decision on penalty was influenced by the firm's "culture of swearing".05 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Treated like a criminal': Sacked cook did nothing wrong says judgeNiwa accepts the court's decision and hopes former ship's cook can now 'move forward'.30 Sep 05:21 PM
New ZealandTiny homes saga turns sour: Boss wins payout after worker sets up rival firmThe worker used company time, testimonials and product images to start a rival business.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Insane': Gloriavale member says allegations against community are 'laughable'Vigilant Standtrue wrote a book about how to train children - but leaders found out.28 Sep 05:54 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSasha Borissenko: Strange UK laws you've probably brokenA list of some of the peculiar laws to come out of the motherland.25 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'I was now losing money' - Strippers paying thousands in fines, bonds to performSex workers 'pay to work' as strip clubs ask for bonds and deduct fines from their wages.23 Sep 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentLessons so far from the world's biggest four-day work week trialThe four-day work week could be here to stay for many participating in trial.21 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGender and ethnic pay gap myths bustedOPINION:'Myth number five I'm not even going to gonna dignify with a response.'15 Sep 06:29 PM
New ZealandBrakes put on bus driver's bid to get back to workERA less than completely satisfied 'an order for reinstatement would be a safe one'.14 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentThe 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.07 Sep 05:28 AM
New ZealandFocus: 'I wanted to expose them': Gloriavale dad turns on leaders in Employment CourtLongtime Gloriavale member Clem Ready turns against the leaders claiming that sexual abuse, bullying and forced labour are prevalent within the sect. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Sep 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Inappropriately personal': Massage workers harassed, underpaid and sackedYoung and vulnerable migrants underpaid by more than $12,000 over six-month ordeal.05 Sep 08:18 PM
New ZealandSexual banter 'normal' at Defence Force, dismissed worker claimsDefence Force worker said sexual banter was tolerated because female colleague ignored it.01 Sep 06:14 PM
New ZealandStrikes suspended as firefighter's union and Fenz agree to mediationThe hour-long walk-off scheduled for this Friday has since been cancelled by NZPFU31 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandFocus: Gloriavale TV bride speaks about why she left the communityFormer Gloriavale resident Pearl Valor reveals the harsh working conditions and the unwanted attention of men while working at the Christian community. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Aug 08:46 PM
New ZealandGloriavale's Pearl Valor - from famed TV wedding to leaving the communeGloriavale TV bride speaks about why she left the community where she was born and raised.30 Aug 04:19 AM
New Zealand'It's triggering': Former Gaurav Sharma staffer urges MP to 'move on' after latest 4700-word Facebook postFormer staffer for Gaurav Sharma urges MP to move on after his latest social media rant.29 Aug 07:53 AM
