New ZealandUnfairly axed teacher wins $50,000 compoERA chief slams school's willingness to act on students' complaints without investigating.08 May 07:36 AM
EmploymentSacked worker awarded over $30kC H Robinson Worldwide (NZ) Limited will have to pay over $30k for unfair dismissal.08 May 03:01 AM
ConstructionConstruction firm knocked with $19K penalty for employment breachesAn Auckland construction was fined for 17 breaches of employment standards.01 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandBus strike ends, but disruption not yet overBus strike action set to hit Auckland commuters has been called off.20 Apr 09:45 AM
New ZealandNurses to vote on two days of national strikesDHBs must develop a contingency plan to ensure life-preserving services continue.19 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandDriver strikes: Unions, NZ Bus reach dealA new two-year contract will be put to bus drivers for ratification early next week.19 Apr 06:39 AM
New ZealandOver 30 Auckland bus trips cancelledA strike against pay and work conditions has prompted the cancellations.18 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandDHB admin workers demand equal payDHB admin workers are the latest to call for pay equity.18 Apr 05:09 AM
New ZealandAuckland bus strike set to take action for next eight daysThe strike from April 17-27 is a push from bus drivers for fairer pay and work conditions.16 Apr 12:36 AM
EmploymentWork hours changed: Woman wins $15k compoA Christchurch woman won a $15,000 after her employer changed her work hours.13 Apr 06:17 AM
Small BusinessStrike action reversed as Huckleberry negotiates workers' payWorkers of Mt Eden Huckleberry have backed down from industrial action.11 Apr 11:54 PM
RetailNearly half of staff shop online while workingGuilty habit costs businesses millions in wages every week.09 Apr 02:59 AM
Lifestyle'It wasn't on the roster': Woman berated by boss for getting pregnantHer boss drew up a schedule, which stipulated when she could have a baby.08 Apr 05:28 AM
EmploymentWorker who threw boiling coffee at colleague awarded $15kWorker who was told "don't f**k with me" is awarded $15,000 for unjustifiable dismissal.03 Apr 04:30 AM
New ZealandWaikato DHB execs face job reshuffle, againWaikato DHB restructure would result in some executive directors being demoted.30 Mar 04:22 AM
EmploymentWorker fired after crashing into boss' son's carA worker unfairly dismissed has been awarded $13,000.29 Mar 03:48 AM
New ZealandStrike imminent as nurses reject pay offerThe country's 27,000 nurses nationwide are not satisfied with a 2 per cent pay rise offer.26 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandAuckland University to cut top musicians' jobs"Outdated" conservatory model will be replaced by research-intensive academic department.21 Mar 06:12 AM
New ZealandDHBs preparing as nurses' strike loomsDHBs and nursing union planning behind the scenes for industrial action.20 Mar 05:58 AM
New ZealandRNZB culture given all-clear after recent turbulenceRoyal New Zealand Ballet culture given the all-clear after years of artistic turbulence15 Mar 07:02 AM
EmploymentGovt dept still chasing itself over holiday payMore than 9000 current and former MBIE workers may be affected by Holiday Act breaches.08 Mar 02:23 AM
EmploymentSouth Korea imposes 52-hour workweek limitThis is down from the previous figure of 68 hours.05 Mar 09:42 PM
Small BusinessPay gap bill has backing of unionsGreater pay transparency means less chance of conscious and unconscious bias says CTU boss05 Mar 04:49 AM
EmploymentGovt takes bosses to court over holiday payThousands of workers may still be out of pocket for holiday pay.04 Mar 03:57 AM
New ZealandTVNZ bosses say sexual harassment policies up to scratchTVNZ's CEO is happy with the company's culture regarding equal pay and sexual harassment.01 Mar 02:03 AM
New ZealandUniversities cut ties with Russell McVeaghUniversities across the board have cut ties with Russell McVeagh.01 Mar 01:56 AM
EmploymentKiwi tapping into NYC gig economySpeed employment startup Outfit is making waves in New York.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwibank New Zealander of the yearEqual pay champion Kristine Bartlett beat Mike King and a microbiologist for the award.22 Feb 10:00 AM
EmploymentMental health support workers to get pay equityGovernment confirms it will extend pay equity to mental health support workers.14 Feb 01:05 AM
Employment'Ill' employee goes to America's Cup while on sick leaveThe ERA found the Auckland woman abused her leave entitlement.10 Feb 03:26 AM
EmploymentI know what it's like to have a boss from hell - Workplace Relations MinisterMinister says he won't impose Fair Pay Agreements on industries that don't want them07 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionWorker told to 'f*** off' wins ERA caseA building apprentice told to "f**k off" from his job has won an employment relations case07 Feb 12:56 AM
EmploymentGovt warned employment law changes could shrink jobsGovt advice on employment law changes warns of higher costs to businesses.05 Feb 03:43 AM
EmploymentDiner staff will get back $32,000 in wagesThe owners of a diner in liquidation will pay staff the wages they are owed.31 Jan 03:13 AM
