Sacked worker awarded over $30k
C H Robinson Worldwide (NZ) Limited will have to pay over $30k for unfair dismissal.
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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.
Strike action reversed as Huckleberry negotiates workers' pay
Workers of Mt Eden Huckleberry have backed down from industrial action.
Nearly half of staff shop online while working
Guilty habit costs businesses millions in wages every week.
'It wasn't on the roster': Woman berated by boss for getting pregnant
Her boss drew up a schedule, which stipulated when she could have a baby.
Worker who threw boiling coffee at colleague awarded $15k
Worker who was told "don't f**k with me" is awarded $15,000 for unjustifiable dismissal.
Waikato DHB execs face job reshuffle, again
Waikato DHB restructure would result in some executive directors being demoted.
Worker fired after crashing into boss' son's car
A worker unfairly dismissed has been awarded $13,000.
Strike imminent as nurses reject pay offer
The country's 27,000 nurses nationwide are not satisfied with a 2 per cent pay rise offer.
Auckland University to cut top musicians' jobs
"Outdated" conservatory model will be replaced by research-intensive academic department.
DHBs preparing as nurses' strike looms
DHBs and nursing union planning behind the scenes for industrial action.
RNZB culture given all-clear after recent turbulence
Royal New Zealand Ballet culture given the all-clear after years of artistic turbulence
Govt dept still chasing itself over holiday pay
More than 9000 current and former MBIE workers may be affected by Holiday Act breaches.
South Korea imposes 52-hour workweek limit
This is down from the previous figure of 68 hours.
Pay gap bill has backing of unions
Greater pay transparency means less chance of conscious and unconscious bias says CTU boss
Govt takes bosses to court over holiday pay
Thousands of workers may still be out of pocket for holiday pay.
TVNZ bosses say sexual harassment policies up to scratch
TVNZ's CEO is happy with the company's culture regarding equal pay and sexual harassment.
Universities cut ties with Russell McVeagh
Universities across the board have cut ties with Russell McVeagh.
Kiwi tapping into NYC gig economy
Speed employment startup Outfit is making waves in New York.
Kiwibank New Zealander of the year
Equal pay champion Kristine Bartlett beat Mike King and a microbiologist for the award.
Mental health support workers to get pay equity
Government confirms it will extend pay equity to mental health support workers.
'Ill' employee goes to America's Cup while on sick leave
The ERA found the Auckland woman abused her leave entitlement.
I know what it's like to have a boss from hell - Workplace Relations Minister
Minister says he won't impose Fair Pay Agreements on industries that don't want them
Worker told to 'f*** off' wins ERA case
A building apprentice told to "f**k off" from his job has won an employment relations case
Govt warned employment law changes could shrink jobs
Govt advice on employment law changes warns of higher costs to businesses.
Diner staff will get back $32,000 in wages
The owners of a diner in liquidation will pay staff the wages they are owed.
Worker accused of dinging company car twice wins payout
Simply Security has been ordered to pay an employee $1845.23.