Arborist awarded $12,000 after drunken joyride in work truck
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The first case of Covid-19 redundancies found two staffers unfairly dismissed.
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Being fired can be tougher to recover from financially, professionally, and socially.
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The Palmerston North MP has been in Parliament for 12 years and a minister for three.
Retail job cuts 'consequence' of customer habits - experts
'These trends come at a social cost to employees, who are often quite vulnerable.'
Disabled jobseeker told she would only get job 'if someone feels bad'
A Hamilton woman says her 10-year search for work has uncovered employers' bad attitudes.
SkyCity applies for wage subsidy extension, angering laid-off workers
SkyCity is seeking more Government help after laying off 900 staff.
NZ firms expect weak activity, more job cuts
Many companies are preparing to reduce staff further.
Worker shortages could raise food prices
Food growers are worried there aren't enough hands to do the work.
'It's not a kindergarten': Another email revealed from under fire ferry manager
Everyone had a great time at the party - but the boss was not happy.
Don't hit send: Hold that late-night work email
Nothing good comes from work emails sent in the wee hours of the morning experts say.
Fullers CEO 'disappointed' at manager's scathing 3am email to staff
The late night email to workers has earned a rebuke from company bosses.
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The jobs Kiwis don't want: 1000 jobs on offer but employers can't fill them
Essential workers are screaming for help. But the borders are closed to foreign workers.
Daycare teachers' hours cut due to Covid fears
Union says new flexible-hours contracts are illegal.
'Sleep, don't push send': Sage advice for Fullers boss who sent 3am message to staff
A Fullers boss might be wishing she had got a good night's kip.
Ferry boss sends scathing 3am email: 'If you aren't up for it ... go do something else'
The exasperated message from a boss appeared in inboxes while workers slept.
ERA alerts INZ to sham employment agreement
Friend created a fake job to help his mate get into the country on a work visa.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Workplace bullying complaints on rise
Fears bullying and harassment will get worse as businesses struggle and pressure mounts.
Minimum wage hikes slash value of study
You can still earn more with a degree - but the relative gain is shrinking.
Redundancy: The biggest mistake employees make
Employment expert says it's better to engage when your job's on the line.
Stop-go worker ordered to pay former boss $17,000
Stop-go worker fired after "dangerous" actions ordered to pay former boss's legal costs.
Fired wife gets $70,000 for holiday pay and compensation
ERA finds woman unjustifiably dismissed when the marriage ends after 13 years of work.
History of two-day weekend, today's calls for a four-day week
Saturday afternoon was the day in which workers enjoyed "rational recreation".
Informal feedback: We crave it more than ever, and don't care who it's from
With the switch to working from home, a fundamental workplace behaviour has disappeared.
One 6pm newsreader? Future of TVNZ co-anchors in doubt
TVNZ is considering going to a sole 6pm news anchor as it cuts 70 to 90 jobs this week.
Crown seeks homes linked to Hawke's Bay slave trafficker
Slave dealer faces up to 20 years in jail and could lose two family homes.
Parental leave boost for new parents from next month
COMMENT: From July, paid parental leave period will increase from 22 weeks to 26 weeks.
Bullied at work: Woman's big payout after workplace 'broke my spirit', left her suicidal
Worker who tried to take her own life after being bullied shares her story of hope.
Hotel worker on bereavement leave awarded more than $20,000 for dismissal
Chatham Islands worker dismissed for taking unauthorised leave after dad dies, ERA finds.
Woman awarded $30,000 in work-car GPS case won't get cash
GPS data from work car showed woman at home and mall during work hours.
Fired farm worker awarded $14,000
ERA finds man accused of damaging a power pole with a tractor was unjustifiably dismissed
'Five days not enough': CTU calls for more sick leave
Unions want sick leave amounts to be doubled to 10 days a year.
Bosses warned rights still the same under Covid-19
Experts warn businesses to follow the same process as pre-Covid-19 to avoid issues.