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Ex-law partner accused of inappropriate behaviour loses workplace case
Former senior staffer at Duncan Cotterill accused of inappropriate behaviour loses case.
Air NZ flight attendant's 'vexatious' case thrown out by ERA
The ERA says new submissions didn't warrant re-investigating the case.
2degrees makes after-hours switch-off permanent - but there's one staff complaint
Are the telco's managers practicing what they preach?
Two businesses fined $55,000 for misclassifying workers as 'casuals'
They employed 55 employees, misclassified 29 of them.
Christchurch nurses 'disgusted' with union's lack of support
Minutes after being offered support, nurses told their union membership fees were rising.
Former KiwiBuild leader disputes claims about his behaviour
Details of a dispute between the former KiwiBuild chief and a ministry boss have emerged.
Auckland Art Gallery director breaks silence on harassment claim
Gregory Burke is set to step into his new role next month.
Audrey Young: Time for Ardern and Bennett to show some unity
COMMENT: New law is needed to force transparency in pay data.
Vehicle tester shut down over 3 complaints in 15 years
Vehicle tester loses authority to issue WOFs after complaints about his work.
Worker who suffered horrific burns at wood plant gets $60k payout
Repeat-offending processing company fined $365,000 after worker suffers horror injuries.
Hosking: 9000 reasons why cafe trial worker's payout is flawed
COMMENT: You can't help but conclude the ERA is heavily stacked in the worker's favour.
Rest homes need to keep up with pay
COMMENT: We place greater value on nurses who care for people in hospitals.
If you made the dosh - it should be yours
COMMENT: Why is it that tax systems must be rearranged so frequently?
Foreigner flight causes upheaval in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Government has imposed fees on the dependents of expatriate workers.
'Gobsmacked': Former KiwiBuild boss suing Housing Ministry for dismissal
Barclay was extremely disappointed MHUD had divulged details of an employment matter.
Former KiwiBuild head resigned amid 'leadership complaints'
The reason for Barclay's resignation on January 18 had previously been unknown.
Restaurant owner fined $30,000 for exploiting vulnerable staff
Long hours, seven days a week, with no days off was what two workers had to do.
National MP calls for shorter summer school holiday
National MP seeks shorter school holiday for the good of parents and pupils.
Doctors strikes to go ahead after mediation fails
Junior doctors will being a 48-hour strike on Tuesday morning.
Junior doctors' strike starts today: What you need to know
From 7am tomorrow hospitals nationwide are without 3300 junior doctors for 48 hours.
Exploitation case warning to Kiwi winemakers
Kiwi wineries need to check who is doing their work after another exploitation case
Wine business fined $120,000 for exploiting workers
Company pinged for serious employment law breaches.
Let's Talk Law: Private investigations
An independent investigator can make life easier when dealing with a workplace complaint.
Tech boss wins $120,000 in employment fight
Andrew Plimmer was chief executive of Motim Technologies for more than a decade.
What you need to earn to be an above-average earner
"It's almost the race to the bottom in terms of income and wages," chief economist says.
The job offering graduates $95,000 a year: Air traffic control jobs up for grabs
It's not too late for a career change.
Our New Zealander of the year is...
All year, we have watched as Kiwi women have fought for their rights. Our winner is....
Sales manager wins $55K for constructive dismissal
Christchurch man was asked to hand back his phone, car and left off the payroll system.
New deal reached for Justice Ministry staff
Union says: "Our members only took actions that disrupted the courts as a last resort."
Woman wrongly fired for stealing bag of chips now out of pocket
The woman had sued her former employer after being dismissed for stealing a bag of chips.
Let's Talk Law: No more 90-day trial for big firms
The reforms which take immediate effect relate to union reps and personal grievances.
Air New Zealand strike threat - the latest
Airline says it is hopeful of avoiding strike just before Christmas.