EmploymentGovt to consider making pay publicThe Government will consider a proposal to allow workers to know if they are getting paid less than their colleagues because of their gender, but has concerns about it. Under the bill, employers would record any pay differences between men04 Jul 12:25 AM
New ZealandTop court to look at sleep payThe Supreme Court has granted the IHC leave to appeal a controversial court ruling requiring staff to be paid the minimum wage for sleepover shifts.19 May 05:30 PM
OpinionAndrew Gawith and Susan Guthrie: Subsidising incomes stunts growthPaul Krugman identified the post-1980s as resembling the "gilded age" of the 1920s - one characterised by a high and rising concentration of income in the hands of a narrow elite.25 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandCost of living spirals upA <i>Herald on Sunday</i> investigation finds price rises of many basic items have gone through the roof.05 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchool support staff eye pay dealSchool support staff are attending union meetings over the next two weeks to vote on a new work deal, including a pay rise.28 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand Cost of sleepover decision $500m plus - RyallPaying overnight staff to sleep will cost more than $500 million over three years and changing the law may be considered, Health Minister Tony Ryall says.17 Feb 04:04 AM