Govt blinks first as unions claim a win in negotiations with Hipkins
The guidance for state sector employers 'will be reviewed next year', union boss says.
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Claire Trevett: Labour serves itself a steaming pay freeze mess
Government has quickly lost the battle over the "pay freeze" for public sector workers.
Hamish Rutherford: This week more about union than workers
The pay freeze will affect more than fair pay agreements. This week was about unions.
Fair pay agreement news staunchly divides factions
The issues, perhaps not unexpectedly, have been a political hot potato.
Union bosses to Govt: We won't take public pay freeze 'lying down'
The PSA has written a letter to the Govt and will be meeting the PM about the issues.
'I just wanted to be dead': One in two doctors suffering high levels of burn out
Specialist doctor reveals suicidal feelings as a result of work burnout syndrome.
'Distressing': Details of CEO's complaint against city councillor finally revealed
The Herald complained about the council's refusal to release information 16 months ago.
The rules of dating in the workplace post #MeToo
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Farmer awarded $22k after being served trespass notice
Hilsley Short was left anxious and stressed about providing for his family.
Auckland Council manager accused of bullying gets a new council-paid role
The alleged complaints of bullying spanned several years.
Wellington bus lockout to end after court rules against NZ Bus
The Employment Court was called in to resolve the Wellington stand-off.
Sacked Canterbury health boss appears in court in fight to get job back
Alistair Humphrey has lodged a personal grievance against CDHB for unjustified dismissal.
Survey findings: How Kiwis really feel about their jobs
Survey findings show realities of burnout among Kiwis, and confidence in the economy.
Nurses reject 'April Fool's Day' offer
Opinion: With inflation at 1.4 per cent, the offer actually amounts to a pay cut.
Sasha Borissenko: Contractors and shift workers are being left out in the cold
OPINION: All workers should get advantage of holidays regardless of their contract type.
Painter sacked in first week wins $12,500 compensation
He was awarded compensation and lost wages, after just four-and-a-half days into the job.
Illegal Chinese worker fled custody on way to airport
A man escaped from police custody last night, hours before his controversial deportation.
Nestle plans to make 45 staff redundant at South Auckland factory
Nestle plans to close its Wiri site and move lolly production to Victoria, Australia.
Young woman wins $10,000 employment compensation
Issues included suspension, limited breaks & an "embarrassing" mall disciplinary process.
'We feel valued': MIQ hotels agree to pay staff living wage
There are still five MIQ facilities that have not agreed to pay staff the rate.
Oranga Tamariki staffer fired for putting teen in headlock
Oranga Tamariki justified in firing a staff member who put a teen in a headlock says ERA.
'Woke workplace': How mood trackers could impose tyranny
With mood-measuring devices, employee monitoring risks becoming more invasive than ever.
Investigation into sexual harassment allegations at The Rock
Claims of sexual harassment have been made against a MediaWorks radio employee.
Immigration NZ responds to confusion over temporary visa condition
Concerns of unfair treatment over usage of Covid-19 tracer app.
Union's open letter to PM over wages paid to MIQ cleaners
Unite Union challenges the Government to 'challenge the status quo'.
Infected Air NZ staffer: Did fellow crew members travel around country?
Airline union is waiting to hear if workers have flown across the country.
More women than men feel workplace is a threatening environment: study
Study finds 73 per cent of employees believe their company is committed to diversity.
Small Business: Empowering workers with disabilities
North Shore business owner Martin Wylie talks about benefits of marginalised workforce.
'I feel like crying': MIQ hotel workers on minimum wage share stories
'Life is like being at level 4 all the time'.
Covid-19 vaccination conundrum: Can DHBs force staff to get the jab?
How do health providers deal with staff who refuse to be vaccinated?
Survey reveals NZers' biggest internet fears, working from home hurdles
A survey has revealed Kiwis' internet hopes and fears as working from home increases.
Kate MacNamara: The Government's Holiday Act hangover
Efforts to help employees could force businesses to reconsider their labour requirements.
Michael Hill employee sacked after accusing company of 'gagging' her
Staff had been warned speaking to media would be a breach of confidentiality.