New ZealandFlight controller who lost job after drug result blames spiked drinkFlight controller claims his positive drug test was because his drink was spiked at R&V.09 Nov 04:26 AM
New ZealandPrison psychologist leaves job, dates former inmateFormer psychologist breached code of ethics by dating prisoner.08 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVaccine mandate: Half of teachers at some schools don't want jab - principalThere are concerns for schools with large numbers of staff who did not want the vaccine.03 Nov 05:00 PM
EmploymentBoss joked about putting poison in productSoap-maker wins case after ERA finds found she suffered hurt and humiliation.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBakery owner who underpaid staff ordered to pay $300KInvestigation found staff worked 80 hours a week - but were only paid for 40.02 Nov 10:49 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay tattoo artist says vaccine mandate could push industry undergroundTattooing from home is higher risk, but could be only option for the unvaccinated.31 Oct 01:15 AM
Opinion'Very worried': Rising living costs may attract Kiwis over the ditchNearly a third of young New Zealanders are planning to move overseas to greener pastures.30 Oct 07:00 PM
Media and marketingNewshub may cut radio reporter rolesNewshub radio staff are understood to be devastated by the news.19 Oct 04:27 AM
New ZealandFirefighters say they were exposed to asbestos in Ponsonby, Onehunga incidentsFirefighters exposed to cancer-causing asbestos issue a safety notice against employer.18 Oct 11:29 PM
New Zealand'Justifiable limit on individual freedoms': Employment lawyer on vaccination mandateAn lawyer says employers should start a conversation with vaccine-hesitant staff.11 Oct 07:25 AM
New ZealandNo jab, no job: Airport security officers let go after refusing to get Covid jabWorkers took their case to Employment Relations Authority - but lost.11 Oct 12:27 AM
EmploymentThe NZ tech company introducing half-day FridaysTrial found perk did not hit productivity.08 Oct 06:02 AM
PoliticsEmployers should be able to require full vax without being sued, David Seymour saysSeymour says Govt is too slow to give certainty to businesses worried about being sued.08 Oct 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Losing $15m per annum': Otago Uni launches voluntary redundancy schemeUni to contain spending in the face of losing international students and rising costs.28 Sep 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentExperts question legality of potential 'no jab no job' Covid policyMandated vaccine policies introduced around the world have already created controversy.24 Sep 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesIndustrial dispute threatens bread supply, says George Weston FoodsGeorge Weston Foods staff members go on strike disputing long working hours and low pay.23 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandMandatory vaccination order under spotlight in High CourtEmployment advocate says order made under Covid-19 Public Health Response Act is unlawful.20 Sep 07:53 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentRussell McVeagh partner resigns after 'failing to meet' board's expectationsThe partner was exonerated in an independent investigation.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Aged careNo jab, no job: Aged-care facility wants all staff to be vaccinatedOne caregiver says she feels pressured into getting the vaccine.15 Sep 05:40 AM
New ZealandAuckland DHB changes visitor policy after being accused of playing 'Russian roulette' with patient safetyVisitors will now only be able to enter Auckland City Hospital on compassionate grounds.13 Sep 03:58 AM
New ZealandDangerous Delta liaisons an employment, legal riskSex disease warning for amorous folks desperate to get new alert level romances.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLicence to jab: Covid Customs vax case a 'precedent'Just one person at risk could set stage for vast 'no jab, no job' policy, expert says.10 Sep 07:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | Lockdowns do not suspend employment lawOPINION: CTU's Richard Wagstaff warns employers they cannot unilaterally reduce wages.07 Sep 05:00 PM
EmploymentCustoms frontline worker justifiably sacked after refusing Covid jab: ERAThe worker argued having to be vaccinated to keep her job breached the Bill of Rights.07 Sep 03:07 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNo jab, no job: Behind Auckland Airport's hard line on vaccinationsHow the airport persuaded the doubters and unions worried about the blanket approach.03 Sep 05:45 AM
New ZealandMandatory jabs for workers and better face masks - experts on what Level 4.5 could look likeDr Siouxsie Wiles says vaccines and N95 face masks might be necessary for indoor staff.29 Aug 07:14 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEmployment lawyer answers all your wage subsidy and essential work questionsEmployment lawyer Catherine Stewart explains what employers and employees need to keep an eye on with the nation in lockdown. Video / GettyWatch26 Aug 10:00 PM
PoliticsCovid-19 Delta outbreak: Employers cannot sack unvaccinated staffMichael Wood confirms it is illegal to sack someone for not being vaccinated.25 Aug 09:56 PM
EmploymentThe Conversation: It's all too easy to be offended by an innocent work emailHow we read messages is as important as what we write – especially in lockdowns.22 Aug 02:15 AM
RetailFoodstuffs to give 10% bonus to essential staffIts workers nationwide will receive a bonus to their hours worked while in alert level 4.19 Aug 05:26 AM
New ZealandMajor retailers' 'piss take' approach to level 4 lockdown concerning, union saysSome employees have reported being called in to ship Champagne flutes and fake grass.19 Aug 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentSkyCity workers get $2.90/hour base rate pay rate rise"We have a highly feminised management so we said 'come on sisters'," - Joe Carolan.17 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandBoss who sacked mechanic via letter on computer keyboard told to pay $15kPayout for employee unjustifiably dismissed from role at garage.15 Aug 04:58 AM
New ZealandMidwives strike: Six DHBs cancel non-urgent caesarean birthsAbout 1500 hospital midwives are holding rolling eight-hour strikes this week.11 Aug 04:37 AM
