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Report says Fair Pay Agreements to bring social benefits and no negative economic impacts.
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Mitre 10 workers win major ERA decision
Former employee nearly "burst into tears with excitement" at the news.
Sanford workers: 'We will fight for our jobs'
'I have worked there for half of my life and they treat us like a number.'
Proposal could cut 30 jobs in small community
Result would be devastating for the community.
Female guard punched in nose at Waikato Hospital
An agitated patient broke the guard's nose while trying to leave the hospital.
Single mum left in lurch by employer wins $15k payout
Single mum wins compensation after being unfairly dismissed.
Hobbit law stays: Minimum standards coming for film industry, but striking will be illegal
A new law will allow film workers to collectively bargain, but not strike.
#KuToo movement gains momentum after minister's high-heel demand
Minister declares women wearing high heels "is necessary and reasonable" in the workplace.
Is it normal to think about killing your boss?
Research indicates that employers are a favourite subject of murder fantasies.
Secondary teachers to strike again on Tuesday
The PPTA's strike action for secondary teachers is due to kick off from Tuesday.
'Why I chose to stand with my teachers': Student
COMMENT: 'It is about time we stood with them - for them.'
Tradie awarded $30k after boss sexually harasses her
A female tradie given condoms and sexual health advice pamphlets by her boss.
Comment: Mum's fairness lesson in teachers' strike
COMMENT: An open letter to Ministry of Education deputy secretary Ellen MacGregor-Reid.
No talks: Most schools to close for strike
No date for talks has been set yet, forcing most schools to close for tomorrow's strike.
Low-income parents back higher teacher pay
At least 20 parents from decile-1 May Rd School will march up Queen St with teachers.
Blind woman on $2.30 an hour gets minimum-wage job offer
She will be paid $123.90 for a 7-hour work day instead of her current $16.10.
Woman wins $42k from firm which 'didn't hire' her
The woman worked remotely for the software business from England.
St John strike action dispute between unions as pay negotiations heat up
Morale among some St John staff is "horrendous" since the $21m payout by the Government.
Urgent talks granted on teacher pay claims
Employment Relations Authority will hear teachers' case again.
Mega teachers' strike: All you need to know
Teachers are striking again next week - here's a guide to the issues.
Angry teachers to vote on resuming talks
Teachers accuse the Education Ministry of "riding roughshod" over normal practice.
Major delays loom for Auckland rail commuters
Auckland workers who maintain and repair passenger trains are being suspended for a month.
Restaurant owner ordered to pay $5000 for compliance failings
Case shows employers "cannot escape responsibility by on-selling their business".
Teachers mega-strike: Some schools may still open
Confusion remains high for parents as an unprecedented day of strike action looms.
Mega-strike: Teachers' historic action confirmed for May 29
Historic first all-schools teachers' strike confirmed for May 29.
Sacked after one day: Cafe worker's total payout now $12,000
Costs order tops up trial cafe worker's legal win to more than $12,000 for a day's work.
$28,000 payout for bullied worker called 'lazy c-word'
An arborist who alleged he was being bullied has been awarded more than $28,000.
Ex-police worker to pay cops' legal costs
Police have spent at least $840,000 defending claims made by one of its former workers.
'We might die from overwork': Auckland couple jailed for exploiting migrants
The couple were also two of a handful of people ever charged with human trafficking in NZ.
Around 120 bus services to be axed or altered
Auckland Transport to name axed bus services today.
Lawyer says CEO directed her to serve cake because she's a woman
Lawyer with 20 years experience says she was discriminated against because of her gender.
Bus crisis over drivers' breaks has been averted
Some Auckland bus services still likely to be cancelled as drivers take statutory breaks.
'Backward thinking': Kiwi richlister slams Elon Musk and Jack Ma
Four-day week pioneer says tech company founders hold 'outdated' views.
Overseas teachers paid below minimum wage
Teachers' union has complained to labour inspectors about "migrant exploitation".