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.
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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.
Tourism business ordered to pay ex-employee $29,000
Employment Relations' judgement said Adventure Playground was its "own worst enemy".
Staff sacked: Bank employees on pressures of bonus culture
Staff have been sacked for deleting customer email addresses to prevent negative feedback.
Sacked for Facebook post: Kiwi worker's case with shades of Folau
Ambo Ian Black wrote on Facebook colleague should be "shot with a ball of their own s***".
Hipkins: Teachers' pay offer 'the final deal'
Education Minister says there's no more money for primary principals.
Cleaner makes a tearful plea for higher wages and industry-wide standards
Report says Fair Pay Agreements to bring social benefits and no negative economic impacts.
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.