New ZealandMPs could be paid more under new planJohn Key's plans to rein in politicians’ pay appear to be in a shambles as critics point out it would actually have delivered bigger pay increases in the long-term.11 Mar 10:18 PM
New ZealandBitter industrial dispute will go to facilitated bargainingA bitter industrial dispute between Anglican Family Care and the union representing workers will go to facilitated bargaining.11 Mar 06:21 AM
New ZealandFire Service ordered to pay $3500 over bullying dismissalThe Fire Service has been ordered to pay $3500 in costs to a senior staff member who received an unjustified formal warning for bullying.10 Mar 03:33 AM
EmploymentRacist liquor store fined $45,000A liquor store worker who was threatened, assaulted, called a "f***ing Indian" and "Indian dog" by his employer has been awarded $45,000 in damages.10 Mar 01:22 AM
EmploymentCatering company ordered to pay $10,000A Greymouth catering company has been ordered to pay more than $10,000 for serious labour law breaches.09 Mar 06:28 AM
New ZealandLaw cutting MPs' pay rise to be urgently passedMPs will pass a law under urgency on Wednesday to cut their latest hefty pay rise and to index future increases against the same measure that is used for superannuation rises.09 Mar 06:25 AM
Employment'Pile of crap' post breached agreementA worker who posted comments online calling his former employer "a pile of crap" has been penalised for breaching a settlement agreement.09 Mar 01:28 AM
OpinionGehan Gunasekara: Privacy training essential'We take our obligations under the Privacy Act seriously" is a common refrain, sadly, observed more in the breach, writes Gehan Gunasekara.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPSA warning over MPs' pay increasesA move to rein in politicians' pay doesn't give moral authority to the Government in upcoming pay negotiations, public sector representatives say.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeat worker bullied at 'the guts table'A former meatworks employee, who complained of intimidation by a fellow worker after he cut up animal hearts in front of him, has been awarded $5000.25 Feb 05:35 AM
New ZealandSex-claim driver wins compo caseA truck driver sacked for allegedly sexually harassing and stalking staff at a restaurant he delivered to has been awarded almost $20,000 for unjustified dismissal.17 Feb 04:00 PM
CompaniesSecrets behind Hart's successGraeme Hart's former business partner Stephen James says there are several features that helped Hart's Rank Group become so successful.15 Feb 04:00 PM
EmploymentTV station worker sacked over emailsA woman who was sacked from a TV station after posting "angry and abusive" emails on a social media site has been awarded more than $15,000 for unjustified dismissal.04 Feb 03:22 AM
EmploymentKiwifruit businesses breach laws in Bay of PlentyThe Government's employment watchdog has taken enforcement action against eight employers in the Bay of Plenty Kiwifruit industry following breaches of minimum employment standards.29 Jan 01:09 AM
New ZealandCompany failed to pay minimum wageA Christchurch construction company breached labour laws by failing to pay the minimum wage and keep employment records for workers.28 Jan 12:59 AM
New ZealandDefence Force employee awarded $70KA former financial controller for the NZDF will receive more than $70,000 in unpaid redundancy after winning an employment battle over an error in his contract.27 Jan 01:48 AM
New ZealandFuture Auckland: School to shop floorAuckland is a great place - but it can be even better. In the second of our five-part Future Auckland series we aim to stimulate debate. Teuila Fuatai reports.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOrchard to pay $134K over employee deathAn orchard company has been fined and ordered to pay reparation - totalling $134,500 - over the death of an employee.22 Jan 01:20 AM
EmploymentBoss's warning after theft of $146,000An employer says he's embarrassed, but wants other business owners to beware, after one of his workers charged with handling - and monitoring - finances stole $146k.21 Jan 08:45 PM
New ZealandLaundry company to pay $45K over crushed handA Nelson-based laundry company has been ordered to pay more than $45,000, after one of its workers crushed his hand in a workplace accident.21 Jan 03:54 AM
EmploymentBreak with tradition calls for negotiationPlease sir I want a tea break." In Charles Dickens' Victorian novel Oliver Twist, published three years after The Poor Law (Amendment) Act.20 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandRadio manager's compo cut by 75%A former radio manager who served trespass notices against company trustees has been awarded compensation, but had it cut by 75 per cent for 'bizarre behaviour'.20 Jan 01:50 AM
EmploymentGot right stuff? Rocket Lab wants youIt IS rocket science - and Auckland-based Rocket Lab has about 35 jobs to fill as it shoots for it s first flight at the end of the year.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand$6K compo for nailgun victim too 'low'A framer who was shot in the chest with a nailgun by another employee has been awarded $6000 in compensation.14 Jan 11:55 PM
EmploymentWoman denied paid parental leaveA woman has been told she would not receive paid parental leave as she failed to chase up her lost application.14 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandOverpaid caretakers to cough upTwo men employed by a high school in Otago have been ordered to repay the school's board following a Novopay error.13 Jan 01:14 AM
EmploymentOffice worker awarded 10K for stressAn office worker who became ill through workplace stress has been awarded $10,000 compensation after complaining of bullying and intimidation.11 Jan 11:28 PM
EmploymentExploited IT worker gets $100K payoutAn Australian IT company that exploited a New Zealand worker for seven months has been ordered to pay him more than $100,000.07 Jan 04:49 AM
EmploymentFired postie wins back job and $14KA veteran postie who was wrongly sacked for failing to deliver 29 circulars has got his job back and has been awarded nearly $14,000 in back pay and compensation.07 Jan 02:32 AM
New ZealandPepper-sprayed truckie unfairly sackedA truck driver who was pepper-sprayed and arrested was unfairly sacked after police sent "prejudicial" information to his employer.06 Jan 02:35 AM
