New ZealandBus drivers snub $500 olive branchAuckland bus drivers turned their backs on a $500 sweetener from the region's public transport agency when they rejected a new pay offer.04 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandPay rise rejected - where to now in bus dispute?An 11.5pc pay rise over three years, which was rejected by NZ Bus drivers and cleaners today, was recommended by its unions as "the best deal we could get".04 Nov 05:33 AM
New ZealandSean Plunket loses ERA case against Radio NZThe ERA finds Radio NZ was within its right to stop Morning Report presenter Sean Plunket writing a column in Metro magazine.04 Nov 05:13 AM
New ZealandBus drivers reject pay offer in stormy meetingDisappointed bus drivers and cleaners stormed out of a meeting after being presented with NZ Bus's revised pay offer today.04 Nov 01:50 AM
EmploymentKiwi banker in London sues for $3.4mA high-flying NZ banking exec says she was hounded out of her $250,000 pounds ($578,000) a year job in London by sexist Japanese bosses.04 Nov 01:20 AM
New ZealandBus services disrupted tomorrow as drivers vote on pay dealDrivers and cleaners will decide between 9.30am and 2pm tomorrow whether to accept NZ Bus's pay offer.03 Nov 01:07 AM
Opinion<i>Ross Crotty:</i> Courts not always the best solutionHeading to the courts is not always the best solution in industrial disputes, says employment lawyer Ross Crotty.02 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandBus drivers' unions agree with NZ Bus on pay-riseThe unions will recommend that bus drivers and cleaners accept a pay-rise offer when they meet next Wednesday.30 Oct 04:29 AM
EmploymentWorkplaces cautious about new policy on breaksMost workplaces seem ill-prepared to accommodate the new law change which would allow managers to exercise more control over workers' regular breaks.28 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandPhones: Insurers easy, bosses strictCellphone use may not affect drivers' insurance claims in the case of an accident, but employers are taking a hard line.28 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandGovt's bill axes right to smokoThe Govt has introduced a law change that will allow bosses to withhold workers' regular breaks, and instead pay for the time or trade the breaks.27 Oct 03:00 PM
EmploymentEmployees more confident to move jobsThe number of employees planning to change jobs is rising, a sure sign that the economic downturn seems to have passed.26 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandWider competition for ACC to be consideredThe Govt is looking at introducing competition to the work account, which covers personal injuries in the workplace.22 Oct 06:20 AM
New ZealandOpening ACC up to competition no good for taxpayers - LabourNew Zealanders will end up paying more for ACC under a privatised scheme, says Labour.22 Oct 03:04 AM
