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Employment law expert: Tova O'Brien case will have ongoing implications
The case has implications for both employees and employers.

Museum row: 'Authoritarian' leadership claims expected to be discussed behind closed doors
Museum board says 'outstanding' director has its full support.

'Nothing changes': Current staff member of under-fire Canterbury Museum speaks out
Staff say museum's leadership "authoritarian" and "controlled by director".

'Overburdened, stressed': Museum staff allege 'authoritarian' management style
Long-serving director has full support of the museum board.

Jason Ennor: What to expect from new employment policies
New Government policy will fundamentally alter some norms in NZ employment relationships.

Waikato DHB privacy breach 'disappointing'
A doctor had his medical records accessed by colleagues after he went to the ED for care.

DHB breached privacy of own doctor
Waikato DHB found in breach of doctor's privacy after colleagues accessed medical file.

Virus-proofing the office of the future
New York Times: From the lifts, to meeting rooms - workplaces may never be the same.

Local Focus: Company culture the key to expansion
Curry nights were 'an interesting one being an Indian'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

What can your boss ask you?
General medical questions not relevant to the job 'not okay', says foundation head.

Comment: Hiring skilled migrants will be harder from Monday
Hiring skilled migrants is going to be more expensive from Monday.

Q & A: What should I do about a tattle-tale at work?
Workplace adviser Karla Miller answers a reader's question about a snitch.

Flagrant sexism, misogyny: Appalling truth about NZ law
COMMENT: "Nothing about the profession is equal...and I am justifiably furious."

Best and worst email sign-offs revealed
The way we end email them might be the one thing letting us down.

The modern NZ workplace: Is this the end of after-work drinks?
There are few events more excruciating than a farewell for someone made redundant.

Small Business: Why small firms get employment law wrong
HR professional Thai-Anh Cooper talks about where Kiwi employers are going wrong.

One in five lawyers sexually harassed
'Cultural crisis': One in three female lawyers sexually harassed during careers - survey.

'A campaign of bullying' – worker's plea for help before death
The Housing New Zealand worker's death was never notified to health and safety authorities

Costs put employment justice out of reach of ordinary folk
COMMENT: Professional assistance likely to cost more than winning legal case.

Russell McVeagh and the limits of the law
Alleged sexual harassment by former partner stress the privilege of the legal profession.

'Ill' employee goes to America's Cup while on sick leave
The ERA found the Auckland woman abused her leave entitlement.