OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: It's high time the PM got serious on youth employmentMany have been brought up on a "follow your dream" diet only to find out too late that it doesn't always result in a job. An injection of realism is long overdue.11 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentDiabetic sacked for sleeping at workA diabetic who was fired for miscounting limes and grapefruit and falling asleep on his forklift died two months before he was awarded $12,000 for unfair dismissal.07 Jan 10:50 PM
EmploymentFollow the moneyExperts say pay packets in the real estate sector grew more than those in other industries during 2012.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand'All aboard, toot toot' for old trainThe Kingston Flyer tourist steam train will resume commercial operations on January 4.30 Dec 07:31 PM
New Zealand'Sleepover' pay issue for schoolsThe workers from Iona College and Woodford House will be relying on the principles established by last year's ground-breaking Court of Appeal ruling in the long-running case of disability support worker Phillip Dickson and Idea Services Ltd.28 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentRoad rage man seeks job backFinancial analyst Guy Hallwright is seeking his job back or $600,000 in lost earnings after being dismissed following his conviction for running over a man.19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan who drank wine before employment meeting fails to get job backA man who drank "at least" three bottles of wine before a meeting to discuss his employment future has lost a bid to win his job back.19 Dec 05:16 AM
New ZealandCity wages bill balloonsStaff numbers have risen by 840 in the past year and wages have gone from a forecast $513 million to $670 million in the first two years of the Super City.17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFast-food giant pays in vouchersAn angry fast food worker says McDonald's offered him a $100 voucher, instead of paying him, to work on a film shoot for an advertisement.15 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionPeter O'Connor: Prepare for war as teachers make a stand for education2013 will see an escalation of an ideological war over the heart and soul of schooling in this country, writes Peter O'Connor.13 Dec 08:30 PM
EmploymentPort fined $40k for strike-breaking hirePorts of Auckland has been ordered to pay $40,000 for deliberately breaking the law by employing contractors during industrial action at the port.12 Dec 11:10 PM
LifestyleHow to ease the Xmas chaosIt's that time of year again. So much to do. Here's how to keep your cool during the silly season.12 Dec 03:25 AM
EmploymentMan loses case over blow-up alienA salesman who fell foul of his boss over a blow-up alien doll has been denied compensation.11 Dec 11:45 PM
EmploymentSacked govt worker wins job backA government employee who was sacked after she accessed client records of Facebook 'friends' has won her job back until a full hearing can be held next year.11 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandKingston Flyer for saleThe Kingston Flyer's owner has put the business up for sale, on the same day he suspended operations because of safety concerns.09 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentWinz worker justifiably fired - ERAA Winz employee who helped family members - including her ex-husband, sister and stepdaughter - get jobs was justifiably sacked, the ERA has found.04 Dec 03:48 AM
EmploymentChristmas is the season of lay-offsMore people lose their jobs in the lead-up to Christmas than in other times of the year, as employers take stock and plan for the year ahead.01 Dec 04:30 PM
Small BusinessCashing in on bad behaviour?Swearing at the boss might seem like fair grounds for sacking, but if things gets too hasty, it could get expensive.29 Nov 11:30 PM
EmploymentSacked supervisor: 'It's ruined my life'A supermarket worker sacked over non-payment for a loaf of banana bread she wanted to gift to a blind woman says the incident had "ruined my life".29 Nov 06:41 PM
