EmploymentBusiness paid workers in beerA business which failed to pay its employees the minimum wage and chose to pay workers in beer on Saturdays has been ordered to pay a former employee more than $12,000.30 Jun 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Hot-tempered' Kiwirail worker rightly firedA "hot-tempered" KiwiRail worker accused of slashing another staff member's car tyres was rightly fired, it has been ruled.26 Jun 04:25 AM
New ZealandCannabis cupcakes blamed for failed testA construction worker who claims to have failed a workplace drug test due to eating cupcakes he did not realise were laced with cannabis has failed to have his job reinstated.24 Jun 07:30 AM
New ZealandPolice feel pressureTight budgets and heavy workloads are being blamed the "record levels" of personal grievances being laid by police employees.21 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentClash of views on success of Govt's labour law changesA Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment report this month says amendments to the Employment Relations Act and the Holidays Act that the Govt made in 2011 have achieved some of their policy objectives in the short term.20 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentKeep an open mind about ex-consStatistics show that the so-called "black sheep of the family" is neither rare nor endangered.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFake immigration advisor appeals sentenceA man who posed as a licensed immigration adviser and took money from vulnerable would-be migrants is appealing against his sentence.18 Jun 06:29 AM
New Zealand'Genuinely fearful' worker gets $16KA barber was "genuinely fearful" of remaining in the presence of an employer who regularly made fun of him and told him "I hate white people".18 Jun 03:54 AM
New Zealand'Super ministry' workers picket over payAbout 100 staff and supporters picketed "super ministry" the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (Mbie) this morning in a noisy protest over stalled pay talks.12 Jun 11:42 PM
EmploymentDrug policy 'completely misused'A sawmilling company "completely misused" their drug and alcohol policy to drug test 190 staff after cannabis plants were found on company grounds, a union says.04 Jun 06:31 AM
New ZealandGP lied about test results to see patientA GP may face disciplinary action after he lied to a patient about abnormal blood test results as an excuse to see her.04 Jun 05:35 AM
EmploymentYou are the answer to all your problemsAfter a highly successful New Zealand representative career comprising 25 tests and 93 one-day internationals, Martin Snedden practised as a lawyer and partner of an Auckland law firm.30 May 05:37 AM
EmploymentParental leave with a twist"See you later" is how some businesses deal with staff members who go on parental leave. It's not the best approach if you want staff to come back, says Bev Cassidy-Mackenzie, chief executive of the Equal Employment Opportunities Trust (EEO).30 May 05:27 AM
EmploymentSacked plumber awarded $1k by ERAA plumber who had to stand alone in the rain while he waited for a ride home after being sacked has been awarded damages and lost wages by the Employment Relation Authority.30 May 02:34 AM
EmploymentSpotlight on domestic violenceEmployers may be asked to do more for staff who are victims of domestic violence, if the Domestic Violence-Victims' Protection Bill is passed by Parliament.27 May 05:31 AM
New ZealandTrust investigates 'irregular payments' claimA taxpayer-funded South Auckland disability support provider which received $30 million last year is investigating its own accounts.26 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessReview to expose farmers ripping off migrant labourRogue dairy farmers exploiting migrant workers have no place in the industry, a senior farming leader says.25 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentDigging in for career inspirationLogan Greasley plans to enter the mining industry as soon as possible and make all the money he can, driving the biggest rigs he can get his hands on.23 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentMcDonald's CEO says company pays 'fair' wages following protestsMcDonald's Chief Executive Don Thompson, defending the fast-food chain after worker protests this week, said its restaurants pay a fair wage.22 May 08:22 PM
EmploymentWork backlash for Muslims?Employers find it okay to employ Buddhists and Hindus but are wary of hiring Muslims, an AUT study has found.22 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentAwards for equal pay companiesTwo years after running the Demand Equal Pay campaign to raise awareness around equal pay, the YWCA organisation is taking that campaign one step further.20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandBrown's pay set to rise by 3.4 per centAuckland Mayor Len Brown will be paid $259,500 from July after the Remuneration Authority approved a 3.4 per cent pay rise.18 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentWhat work does to usAward-winning American author, professor and researcher David L. Blustein is visiting Auckland this month and he has a few things he wants to say to New Zealanders about the meaning of work in people's lives.16 May 10:43 PM
EmploymentWorld-ly advice over business of 'bully boy' tacticsWelcome to my regular column entitled "My Light Bulb Moment". This series highlights a "blinding flash of insight" business, cultural and sports leaders have had in their career, and how this changed their lives forever.16 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentWhat if there was no minimum wage?If we ripped up the wage floor, would pay for low-skill workers actually fall all that much? It's hard to say.16 May 03:38 AM
EmploymentBig gains in employing migrantsStudies show that diversity is a good thing in the workplace - it brings better ideas, more creativity and freshness into a business, it also helps organisations understand and work in different markets.13 May 05:57 AM
