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Sikh temple to pay $100k for employment law breaches
For half a year's work, Harpreet Singh was paid only $2000 in cash.
Fibre installer didn't pay its volunteer workers
Sunwin Technologies gave work to migrants to gain experience in industry.
Media muzzle placed on SkyCity workers amid strike action following convention centre fire
SkyCity Unite Union members are striking, claiming unsafe working conditions.
Couple given record fine for overworking and underpaying liquor store staff
Hamilton Super Liquor store owners issued biggest fine for serious employment breaches.
MediaWorks sale: Will Three's top TV talent jump ship?
TV3 presenters will be brushing up their CVs and looking for work outside MediaWorks.
PM confirms more consultation for Fair Pay Agreements
PM confirms that Fair Pay Agreements will see another round of consultation.
Winston Peters' message to unions: Attacking the Govt won't work
Deputy Prime Minister calls out unions for not doing enough for workers under National.
Firm admits telling sick worker to 'harden up', will appeal $20k payout
AB Roofing plan to appeal the Authority's decision to award the $20k payout.
Fired over a sickie: Roofer told to 'harden up' wins $20k payout
When he asked about his final pay his boss replied: 'U can f..k rite off mate'.
Lecturer fights 'inappropriate conduct' claim
Lecturer complains of "toxic environment" of complaints about " minor things".
Fired by text msg: Worker's $26,000 payout after 7 days on the job
The man was told the business was "on its last legs" and there was no more work for him.
Firefighter takes colleagues to court for teasing about weight
Man was called names like 'cow' and criticised for taking up two seats in the fire truck.
Local Focus: Company culture the key to expansion
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Up to 160 jobs to go at Auckland Council
Most of the jobs will be back-house staff to make way for more positions in growth areas.
'So hilarious I couldn't resist': Joe the clown speaks
Joe The Clown has given his account of the redundancy meeting sit in that has gone viral.
'Creative genius' of clown at redundancy meeting
COMMENT: Adman Josh Thompson ripped up the script given to him.
'Hero walks among us': World goes crazy for adman's clown
The world reacts to a Kiwi's hilarious decision to bring a clown to a redundancy meeting.
Release of CEO spending report would compromise 'fair trial'
Dr Nigel Murray in battle to protect attempts to hide report into his spending while CEO.
Top NZ scientist suspended amid bullying allegations
Oz university suspends top NZ scientist Alan Cooper after carrying out "culture check".
McDonald's worker awarded $1000 in employment dispute
Complaints were made about a drawing of a "superhero who could see through clothing".
NZ 'hairstylist to the stars' pinged for paying worker only $10/hour
Kwon has also withdrawn from a Korean-government backed job fair in Auckland.
Woman fired after complaint over comments about her breasts gets $45k
A company has been fined $45,000 after sacking a worker soon after she made a complaint.
Sacked by 'rude' employer: Adventure Playground to pay ex staffer $62k
Shaun Isaac worked intermittently for the business between 2013 and 2017.
Hairdresser was paid just $10/hr. Now she's won $40k
She had been promised an increase after her three month trial. Instead she was paid less.
Former council employee awarded $20,000 by Employment Relations Authority
ERA rules failure to investigate personal grievance caused physical and emotional harm.
Sacked for selfies: Worker fired after eight hours wins $3800 payout
Wei Hu's trial performance was unsatisfactory but he still got paid $4000.
'Rough diamond' barista unfairly fired for swearing at customers
Rachel Ferrari admitted swearing but argued customers enjoyed "robust social interaction".
$85,000 awarded to a foreign worker who was unjustly fired
Employer used an invalid contract to force worker to repay wages, then fired her.
Police investigating after motorway head-on crash footage leaked
"Police take these matters seriously and we are disappointed at what occurred."
DHB psychologists vote to strike later this month
It is the first nationwide strike for psychologists in New Zealand.
Labourer accused of sexist Tinder comments wins $10k payout
The ERA has found in favour of a worker accused of sexist remarks.
New legal column: After Russell McVeagh, has anything changed for women?
COMMENT: The Bazley report into Russell McVeagh - one year on.
Stranded worker wins $87k payout
Worker was denied entry to NZ following his employer's comments to Immigration NZ.