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Midwives strike: Six DHBs cancel non-urgent caesarean births
About 1500 hospital midwives are holding rolling eight-hour strikes this week.
Employment Relations Authority rules in favour of bus drivers on split shifts
The ruling confirms bus drivers working split shifts are entitled to more breaks.
MediaWorks sexual assault allegations: 'People may wish to talk to us' - police
Police say they will do everything to support people throughout the process.
How menopause is forcing women out of work
New survey shows 42 per cent of women consider leaving their jobs because of menopause.
Accused ambo officer: Colleague 'saw me with no clothes on, but no sexual assault'
Worker feels vindicated by ERA decision awarding him $37,000 for unjustified dismissal.
Wellington bus drivers accept fourth offer in pay negotiation wrangle
The new deal brings an end to six months of tension and acrimony.
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.
'Largely Pākehā:' Former staff accuse Te Arawhiti of racism
Long-serving Māori staff member who left relatively recently blasted agency for racism.
Sasha Borissenko: Your sick leave rights and the dangers of throwing a sickie
Vulnerable employees will be shouting "huzzah" this week as sick leave doubles.
Mother denied paid leave after wrong advice from IRD
The woman was wrongfully told she could become a contractor and still receive payment.
Care provider fined $552k over woman's death at support home
The woman drowned when left alone in a bath in October 2016.
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.
Grant Bradley: Why a union veteran's been appointed to Air NZ board
Goulter one voice among many on the board but no doubt Govt expects it to be heard.
Forestry companies fined $756k after East Coast fatality
Both companies failed to ensure the dangerous work was being carried out safely
The Government move farmers are happy with
Up to 18,000 migrant workers given more certainty by Government move.
Nurses lift strike notices after $408m pay offer
Now it is up to union members to decide whether to accept.
Private hospital anaesthetic technicians threaten strike action
Workers have been in talks with the hospital owner but these had broken down, says union.
'Dangerous precedent': Fiji govt to sack unvaccinated workers
Public servants told they will be sacked if they are not fully vaccinated by November 1.
NZ too slow to adopt four-day working week, expert says
Four-day week business pioneer is frustrated NZ law is "penalising companies".
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.
Graham Redding: How to survive when our moral compass is skewed
Opinion: Feelings of guilt and shame manifest across more sectors than just military.
Nurses vote to strike in July, August and September
The vote count was high and members are resolute, nurses' advocate says.
Auckland liquor store ordered to pay exploited staff more than $97,000
The ERA agreed that the breaches by the owner were intentional.
Business Hub: Peter Beck on turning 100 Rocket Lab staff into millionaires
"You don't go to Mars working 8 to 5, Monday to Friday."
Migrant women's charity threatens legal action against whistle-blowers
Facing bullying allegations, non-profit claims harassment from anonymous sources.
Oz companies grant paid menstrual, menopausal leave
Oz company introduces a radical move to support its female employees.
Wellington bus drivers vote to reject third pay offer
The wrangle over their collective agreement has so far resulted in a strike and a lockout.
Sasha Borissenko: Pay equity tussle - what do you do if it happens to you?
Changes to New Zealand's Equal Pay Act came into force in 2020: What you need to know.
Canterbury Medical Officer of Health resigns after being reinstated
He went to court to get his job back, was reinstated, but has now quit.
Live: Thousands of striking nurses drown out Health Minister's speech at Parliament
Nurses have walked off the job around the country in demand of better pay and conditions.
Live: 30,000 Nurses strike DHBs reduce services as staff walk out
Non-urgent surgery and outpatient clinics cancelled as nurses walk off the job.
Three South Auckland superettes fined $57,000 for migrant exploitation
Employer provided false information and took advantage of employees' vulnerability.
Nurse fears for 'exhausted' profession as colleagues prepare for strike
People joining the profession 'aren't staying' due to workload and shift work, says nurse.