Workers weren't allowed time off, including a pregnant woman who was told she'd be laid off if she took maternity leave.

A beneficiary who gained employment through Work and Income has been awarded more than $12,000 after he was sacked just three days into his new job.

Women still earn about 10 per cent less than men after taking into account all measurable factors other than gender, new research has found.

A hotel worker was awarded over $5000 for being unfairly dismissed after falling asleep during her shift.

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COMMENT: It isn't that rank itself is the problem. What is an issue is the abuse of rank or power in the workplace.

Microsoft and Facebook are the latest companies to open up about gender pay after facing pressure from shareholders.

Here are Reddit users' top ten tips for gaining employment.

A small but growing number of firms in the United States are helping ease the pain of student loan debt for their millennial employees.

A digger operator was awarded $23,000 after telling his boss he thought his co-workers were taking drugs.

The practice relinquishing bonuses has become more popular among CEOs leading ompanies headed into darkness. The hope is it will keep jittery workers from jumping ship. Does it work?

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is scrambling to resolve an issue with its payroll system.

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Retail manager says she felt something was wrong with boss' interactions.

Schools are urging students and parents to find another form of transport to class on Friday.

A man set up a rival voltage testing company and used stolen information to lure a key client away from former employer.

If you pay much attention to the things big corporate HR directors worry about, eventually you'll come across the term "engagement".

There's never been a better time to have a baby at Facebook or Netflix, but millions of ordinary Americans get no parental leave at all.

A Ukrainian dairy farm worker was called a c*** and told to "f*** off to your own country" by his former South Island employers when he left following a dispute.

Disgruntled health workers plan to continue strike action in the New Year as negotiations with district health boards fell through.

A task force has been given $32 million of government funding to crack down on underpayment of workers in South Auckland.

There are three characteristics that should make you suspicious - and they will surprise you.

A warehouse manager was fired when his boss suspected him of stealing from a Christmas morning tea shout.

A Christchurch woman who was accused of sexually harassing a fellow employee has been awarded $8000 in lost wages and compensation.

A second-hand car dealer who bragged on Facebook about doing drugs in cars was unjustifiably dismissed.

A company has been fined for not providing employment agreements and failing to produce wage and time records for employees.

The man who introduced legal highs to New Zealand could face bankruptcy action.