Felt 'like a slave': Ex-restaurateurs to pay $423k for exploiting migrant workers
Seven migrants were exploited by the couple in two restaurants over a 12-month period.
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Former BP boss Bernard Looney to forfeit up to $66 million after ‘serious misconduct’
Financial Times: 'One hell of a reaction' as ex-CEO failed to disclose past relationships.
University of Auckland academics complain of unsafe workplace
The open letter follows scientist Siouxsie Wiles' legal action against the university.
School counsellors win $1.8m in damages for workplace stress over student suicides, deaths
Guidance counsellors spent decade in legal battle with high school over workplace stress.
The plight of ECE teachers: 'Maybe we’re not whinging enough'
"We’ve got a serious shortage of staff - why would you want to work for $10,000 less?"
RNZ workers’ unions threaten strike, staff feel 'betrayed' by pay offer
RNZ workers have asked for a 7 per cent raise, while the news organisation offers 5.5.
Fonterra worker sacked for not wearing mask for Covid-19 awarded $30k compensation
She couldn't wear a mask due to her asthma.
Error in coalition agreement causes confusion around contractors' rights
Act had campaigned on stopping contractors going to court over employment status.
FMI Building Innovation strike: Union complains of 'lockout'
Strike in run-up to Christmas as director and E tū union in pay dispute.
Redundancies, resignations hit biggest group of Mitre 10 Mega stores
'We needed to realign rosters to reflect current trading conditions.' - Cam Caithness
New $30m Mitre 10 Mega Silverdale redundancies 'lowering labour costs'
'Achieve our objective of lowering labour costs, maintaining customer service standards.'
Restaurant operator Savor lifts lid on cutbacks, weather challenges
The Auckland restaurant group says progress has been made despite big challenges.
Woman accused of threatening to kill top architecture firm staff appears in court
A woman facing six charges stood quietly as a judge considered extending name suppression.
Rodney Wayne fires up migration debate after hair salon troubles
The businessman says shambolic migration and makeshift salons have caused serious damage.
University of Auckland did not try to silence Siouxsie Wiles, defence counsel asserts
The university’s legal team opened its defence this afternoon in the Employment Court.
Crucial talks imminent in Fisher & Paykel Healthcare industrial action
The chances of averting a strike at a major factory hinge on Wednesday's talks.
Is remote work the answer to women's prayers, or a new 'mummy track'?
New York Times: Before the pandemic, women were more likely to choose flexible work.
Man v Musk: The whistleblower who created headaches for Tesla
New York Times: What started as a good news story has turned into a nightmare.
And ... action! After the actors’ strike, Hollywood gets back to work
New York Times: Champagne for everyone! Actually, no.
Analysis: What can we learn from Supie collapse?
Analysis: The unfortunate Supie demise has many lessons.
Siouxsie Wiles case: Security removes man from courtroom after he approached scientist’s legal team
The security intervention came as one of NZ's top vaccine experts was giving evidence.
'Brand Siouxsie' - Auckland uni managers grew uneasy with Dr's 'celebrity' status
Wiles was called 'Brand Siouxsie' by university staff because of her high-profile role.
'Hopefully there's someone in Government who's listening': Early childcare teachers strike
Whangārei Childcare Centre is one of 100 striking across the country.
Siouxsie Wiles case: Auckland University voices concerns about media coverage after campus incident
The university's lawyers say media coverage may be 're-triggering' abuse against Wiles.
State of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?
Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.
Siouxsie Wiles leaves court in tears after recounting vile online abuse
Siouxsie Wiles has accused the university of failing to protect her against harassment.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare staff upset at overtime impasse
More than 1500 staff at giant Kiwi firm in dispute over pay, overtime.
Call centre worker alleges 'nepotism and favouritism' in how work allocated to taxi drivers
Company says worker threatened to send evidence of 'unethical practices' to competitor.
White Island tragedy will change the way adventure tourism works in NZ
Whakaari Management Limited has been found guilty of breaching workplace safety laws.
‘Slap in the face’: NBL basketball team's head coach claims unfair sacking
Outgoing coach claims a referee's call in a quarter-final may have played a part.
Air NZ call centre staff ‘suffering distressing nightmares’ - email to airline bosses
Staff say they are living in a constant state of fear and anxiety.
Opinion: Chandler Bing’s impenetrable job defined a generation
Financial Times: Matthew Perry's travails on ‘Friends’ acute sign of different office age.
Wellington bus drivers to be back-paid seven months of higher wages
Kinetic workers' wages to be lifted to average rate of $30/hour, backdated to April 1.
PwC succession twist followed debate on management style
Financial Times: Decision to retire breaks convention of US leaders ascending the ranks.