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Fire union alert over bullying complaints
Complaints of bullying behaviour against fire manager "genuine" and "legitimate".
Japanese workers' homicidal thoughts
Survey underlines the stresses that employees in Japan are often under.
Farm fined $45k for exploiting 'volunteers'
The payout followed a probe by a Labour Inspectorate.
New Zealand's most attractive employer named
New Zealand's national carrier has been named the most attractive employer.
ASB manager who messaged 'hey sxy' to worker settles employment case
The man had worked at ASB Bank for 18 years before being dismissed for serious misconduct.
Large NZ corporates shun living wage
Only two New Zealand corporates are paying their staff the living wage.
Govt to launch inquiry into exploitation of migrant workers
Exploitation in New Zealand's workforce isn't limited to retail, employment regulator says
Farmers retail workers revolt against pay conditions
Farmers workers are protesting against their pay and performance conditions.
No strikes or lockouts in Fair Pay negotiations
Government announces team to make recommendations on design of Fair Pay.
Equal pay champion recognised again
2018 New Zealander of the Year Kristine Bartlett has been recognised for her work again.
Anti-bullying company sent letters with a "bullying tone": ERA
ERA orders anti-bullying company $30,000 for breaches.
SmartHealth fallout claims executive job
Darrin Hackett is the sixth of Dr Nigel Murray's executive team to leave Waikato DHB.
College leads way in living wage
Nineteen teacher aides, cleaners and other staff will go up to the living wage in January.
Study finds mums take 4.4% pay cut to have a baby
'Motherhood penalty' is worse for mothers who take more than a year off paid work.
Cinema staff strike, movies to screen as scheduled
Union fears for long-serving, senior staff; company says overall 4 per cent offer fair.
Star Wars premiere: Cinemas workers plan strike
Union members have voted to authorise strike action over a low wage offer.
Employee unjustifiably sacked over missing money awarded more than $40k
Award includes $20,000 compensation and more than $20,000 in lost wages and holiday pay.
Blow the workplace whistle at your peril
People need anonymity to reveal workplace wrongdoing, says investigator.
Auckland stripper: Strip club rules 'pretty common sense'
Brooke West described such regulations as a "blanket industry standard".
Strike chaos for South Auckland buses
About 87 buses have been cancelled tomorrow as Auckland bus drivers strike.
Boss accused of hiring Black Power to threaten staff has fines slashed
Chirag Ahuja arranged for workers to be intimidated during a wage dispute.
Smiths City shares fall 4.6% after Employment Court ruling
Smiths City Group shares fell sharply following the Employment Court's ruling.
Unfairly axed teacher wins $50,000 compo
ERA chief slams school's willingness to act on students' complaints without investigating.
Sacked worker awarded over $30k
C H Robinson Worldwide (NZ) Limited will have to pay over $30k for unfair dismissal.
Construction firm knocked with $19K penalty for employment breaches
An Auckland construction was fined for 17 breaches of employment standards.
Bus strike ends, but disruption not yet over
Bus strike action set to hit Auckland commuters has been called off.
Nurses to vote on two days of national strikes
DHBs must develop a contingency plan to ensure life-preserving services continue.
Driver strikes: Unions, NZ Bus reach deal
A new two-year contract will be put to bus drivers for ratification early next week.
Over 30 Auckland bus trips cancelled
A strike against pay and work conditions has prompted the cancellations.
DHB admin workers demand equal pay
DHB admin workers are the latest to call for pay equity.
Auckland bus strike set to take action for next eight days
The strike from April 17-27 is a push from bus drivers for fairer pay and work conditions.
Work hours changed: Woman wins $15k compo
A Christchurch woman won a $15,000 after her employer changed her work hours.