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Laid off v fired: Why does it matter?
Being fired can be tougher to recover from financially, professionally, and socially.
Being fired can be tougher to recover from financially, professionally, and socially.
The Palmerston North MP has been in Parliament for 12 years and a minister for three.
'These trends come at a social cost to employees, who are often quite vulnerable.'
A Hamilton woman says her 10-year search for work has uncovered employers' bad attitudes.
SkyCity is seeking more Government help after laying off 900 staff.
Many companies are preparing to reduce staff further.
Food growers are worried there aren't enough hands to do the work.
Everyone had a great time at the party - but the boss was not happy.
Nothing good comes from work emails sent in the wee hours of the morning experts say.
Essential workers are screaming for help. But the borders are closed to foreign workers.
Union says new flexible-hours contracts are illegal.
A Fullers boss might be wishing she had got a good night's kip.
The exasperated message from a boss appeared in inboxes while workers slept.
Friend created a fake job to help his mate get into the country on a work visa.
Fears bullying and harassment will get worse as businesses struggle and pressure mounts.
You can still earn more with a degree - but the relative gain is shrinking.
Employment expert says it's better to engage when your job's on the line.
Stop-go worker fired after "dangerous" actions ordered to pay former boss's legal costs.
With the switch to working from home, a fundamental workplace behaviour has disappeared.
TVNZ is considering going to a sole 6pm news anchor as it cuts 70 to 90 jobs this week.
Slave dealer faces up to 20 years in jail and could lose two family homes.
COMMENT: From July, paid parental leave period will increase from 22 weeks to 26 weeks.
Worker who tried to take her own life after being bullied shares her story of hope.
Chatham Islands worker dismissed for taking unauthorised leave after dad dies, ERA finds.
GPS data from work car showed woman at home and mall during work hours.
ERA finds man accused of damaging a power pole with a tractor was unjustifiably dismissed
Unions want sick leave amounts to be doubled to 10 days a year.
Experts warn businesses to follow the same process as pre-Covid-19 to avoid issues.
Reigning New Zealander of the Year has shared Kiwi actors' dark reputation.
Employee surveillance software sales have skyrocketed during lockdown.