PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic servant's $300k payout after bullying investigationThe findings or even the existence of a bullying report have never been made public.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council staff struggling with work stress: reportRemote working, job insecurity and loss of income are taking a toll on council workers.15 Dec 06:42 AM
New ZealandGovt ministers taken to court over way family carers are treatedLatest challenge by parent carers of disabled to be recognised and adequately compensated.13 Dec 05:11 AM
New Zealand'I may have behaved inappropriately': Councillor resigns after partyPeter Newton says he's quitting "for reasons of personal development [and] reflection".11 Dec 07:02 PM
New ZealandCompany fined: Man worked up to 80 hours a week, was only paid for 20An investigation was launched after the employee complained to MBIE.10 Dec 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Is your office good enough to go to work in?Now we know we can work from home, how will companies keep us turning up to the office?10 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentBungled restructure: Company ordered to pay 27-year veteran $150,000The employee of 27 years has been awarded more than $150,000 by the ERA.09 Dec 10:49 PM
PoliticsGovt's $16m to help desperate, jobless migrant workersEmergency benefits are expected to help 5800 migrant workers, at a cost of $16 million.20 Nov 03:10 AM
EmploymentUS factory bosses 'bet on number of employees who would get Covid'Covid-19 tore through the Iowa plant, infecting 1000 of 2800 workers.20 Nov 01:54 AM
EmploymentFinance broker staff told to come into office despite Ministry adviceTiger Brokers says its Covid response policy aligns with the Govt's alert levels.13 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandAuckland store refutes Govt accusations over sick worker"She did not call in sick or ask for leave," the employers say.13 Nov 02:09 AM
AgribusinessPhD students told: 'Take a break, pick fruit'Foreign doctoral students advised to take a 'holiday' and pick fruit.12 Nov 05:16 AM
New ZealandCDHB slammed for unjustified dismissal; must pay worker $42kThe CDHB was ordered to pay the worker $15,863.60 in lost wages and $27,000 compensation.10 Nov 07:45 PM
New ZealandNurses on Covid-19 frontline demand pay parityThousands of healthcare workers are demanding pay parity with their DHB counterparts.09 Nov 05:30 AM
New ZealandCountdown worker alleges racial, sexual harassment, ERA investigatingERA has dismissed some of the claims as they were not raised within the 90-day timeframe.06 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandConcrete dispatcher who demanded alcohol in return for proper services fails bid for employment compensationDispatcher demanded alcohol from customers in exchange for service.03 Nov 09:39 AM
RetailShowdown over job cuts: Warehouse used Covid as an excuse for lay offs - workersFirst Union not ruling out filing a personal grievance, as 600 jobs go nationwide.23 Oct 05:00 PM
Employment'Do us all a favour and f****** quit': Sweary boss must pay childcare worker $20,000Woman sworn at and suspended for complaints that didn't happen gets compensation.19 Oct 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessWhat a supercharged Labour Government means for businessIncreasing costs will become a focus during Labour's next term in government.19 Oct 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentRevealed: What makes the country's best employersKincentric report shows a common trend among highly-ranked companies.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir traffic controller fired for drugs test blames spiked drink at festivalNew recruit said he would never willingly take drugs and blames spiked festival drink.16 Oct 01:16 AM
EmploymentWorkers to get $50,000 for underpay and unlawful deductionsAudit reveals Fijian workers paid less than minimum wage with no holiday pay.15 Oct 09:12 PM
Employment'Isolated, under-appreciated, embarrassed': $20k payout for bullyingA Dunedin woman had been awarded $20,000 and three months pay after workplace bullying.15 Oct 06:55 PM
New ZealandAsparagus grower stung $50,000 for underpaying staffChristopher Gray of Motukarara Asparagus must repay 13 pickers.15 Oct 12:10 AM
EmploymentGrocery story worker dismissed on return from mother's funeral awarded $18,000A dismissed 65-year-old grocery worker felt 'got rid of' because of her age.13 Oct 10:20 PM
EmploymentTyre man awarded $145k after employer claimed he didn't 'bleed black'Christchurch man said restructure was ulterior motive to remove him from $170k position.13 Oct 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentFuture of Kawerau mill 'up in the air', job losses fearedAbout 160 people work at the mill, a major employer in the small town.12 Oct 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailUnusual items cast cloud over Warehouse profitAnalyst defends Warehouse profit made possible courtesy of the wage subsidy.08 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Do candidates actually want higher wages in Bay of Plenty?Local candidates discuss workplace balance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Oct 05:51 PM
New ZealandManager at The Warehouse justifiably dismissed for pushing, swearing at shoplifterRingo Peters swooped on a young man he saw pocketing a pair of eyelash curlers.06 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: All Tauranga candidates agree workers and employers are equally importantTauranga candidates say it's a balancing act. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Oct 09:30 PM
EmploymentCare worker accused of yelling at and intimidating colleague awarded $30,000Care provider could have managed worker accused of using size and voice to intimidate.30 Sep 01:05 AM
Sustainable business & financeLocal Focus: Workers versus employers - Napier candidates give their verdictNapier candidates on employers versus workers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Sep 12:55 AM
Small BusinessAuckland restaurant ordered to pay nearly $50,000 for exploiting migrant workerIt was not the first time Dansan Investments has been investigated.24 Sep 05:42 AM
