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Sales of staff surveillance software up 300pc
Employee surveillance software sales have skyrocketed during lockdown.
Almost 100 redundancies proposed at Transmission Gully
Workers the 'meat in the sandwich' of a public private partnership battle of wills.
TAB cuts jobs after plans to axe 30% of its workforce
TAB had consulted on removing 220 jobs the past two weeks, 30 per cent of its workforce.
Axed senior Kathmandu manager claims Covid-19 restructure was unfair
The ERA heard that Kathmandu's restructure happened quickly.
Sacked worker wins $20,000 from convenience store boss
The Employment Relations Authority found the worker was unjustifiably dismissed.
Air NZ to cut 300 engineering, maintenance jobs - union
The union is calling for the airline to bring back jobs it previously sent offshore.
Flight attendant says life 'destroyed' after inflight sex allegations
Flight attendant speaks out over unsubstantiated sex act claims he says ruined his life.
Flight attendant accused of sex act with passenger awarded $20k
The employee had always "strongly denied" the allegation.
Unemployment rate rises to 4.2%, worst still to come
Unemployment data for first quarter indicates economy was in good shape before crisis.
'Economic and social slavery' - Auckland businessman remains behind bars
The Court of Appeal dismissed the legal challenge and condemned the businessman.
$65k payout for bashed, traumatised ex-prison guard
Guard 'broken into a thousand pieces' after prison assault.
Unions and advocates seek assurance for tenants and employees
Advocates want further assurance as New Zealand move into alert level 3.
'They're pretty crushed': Union fights for supermarket workers' 10% bonus
Supermarket workers will lose their 10 per cent bonus pay from Tuesday.
Company wanted $200k redundancy back after argument in hotel lobby
Argument in hotel lobby leads to Employment Relations Authority hearing.
Courier worker gets $35,000 after company breaches Holiday Act
"It's potentially deprived her of the opportunity for rest," ERA tells.
Woman ordered to pay up on $140k debt to former employer
Nearly a year after the tens of thousands were due, former employee hadn't paid a cent.
Former police worker awarded $20,000 in employment case
Compensation is for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to her feelings, ERA said.
Editorial: Our Covid-19 unsung heroes
WE SAY: We should be humbled by the work and sacrifices of our essential workers.
Union calls for brakes on Air NZ plans to axe nearly 1500 cabin crew
Union says the airline risks it reputation by speed of the process
Lockdown complicates Easter payments for workers
Determining if staff get paid public holidays should be based on Covid-19 patterns: MBIE.
Taking flight: Air NZ pilots in firing line as planes grounded
Airlines last year were desperate to recruit pilots - now they're racing to let them go.
Woman says employer applied for her wage subsidy - after she was sacked
Her boss applied for the scheme under her name after she was made redundant.
Sasha Borissenko: Bosses can't use pandemic to slash and burn
The outbreak doesn't give business-owners licence to flagrantly disregard employment laws.
Editorial: Supermarkets corner the produce sector
We say:Supermarkets are weathering the storm and staff deserve all the thanks we can give.
Coronavirus: Hotel workers' wages cut to $585 a week
Hotel workers are being asked to work for only the $585 a week state subsidy.
'Avert admissions' goal of seven night shifts in a row mental health roster
Waikato psychiatrists to work seven night roster to "avert admissions" during pandemic.
Coronavirus: Workers in essential services say they feel unsafe
Companies flouting lockdown rules could suffer lasting reputational damage, expert says.
Covid-19 coronavirus: CTU told of 'unscrupulous employers' exploiting staff
Council of Trade Unions is warning employers not to take advantage of the Covid-19 crisis.
Coronavirus crisis: Thousands of job cuts coming
The Chamber of Commerce says job cuts are coming and has urged the Government to do more.
Kawerau company fined $79K after woman loses finger
The 29-year-old lost one finger and injured three others in the accident.
Guard's relationship with inmate costs her job - but she's awarded $30,000
Flawed Department of Corrections investigation means dismissed guard compensated.
Bruce Cotterill: Let's shelter our social progress from virus storm
Notable causes championed in recent years have taken a back seat to coronavirus.
Plumber awarded $40,000 after boss says 'Take me to court, you a***hole'
Texts calling worker a "c**t and fa**ot" part of a month of abuse from boss to plumber.