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Principals get legal advice over violent students

Advice suggests schools can legally refuse to enrol difficult children.

Has Covid killed the Kiwi dream of a four-day week?

The enthusiasm for a workplace revolution has been replaced by fear and conservatism.

Lower Hutt company fined $42k for unlawful wage deductions

The Labour Inspectorate said wage deductions must always be agreed to by the employee.

'Woke workplace': How mood trackers could impose tyranny

With mood-measuring devices, employee monitoring risks becoming more invasive than ever.

Investigation into sexual harassment allegations at The Rock

Claims of sexual harassment have been made against a MediaWorks radio employee.

'We're biting back': Amazon workers in Alabama mull unionisation

It is seen as a David-and-Goliath fight in a state with a history of undervaluing labour.

The story of Pasifika business is bigger than min wage

Pasifika-owned and -led businesses can help NZ prosper in a post-Covid world.

Ben Kepes: A lesson in humility from a Kiwi champion

Ben Kepes learns a valuable lesson while participating in an ultramarathon.

Jeremy Sutton: Positive lessons from a tough year

Columnist Jeremy Sutton learns a few lessons from the challenges of 2020.

Dan Bidois: The big issue NZ's politicians need to agree on

The former National MP calls for a bi-partisan approach to a long-running problem.

Meet the Minister: Ability to focus key to success, reckons Michael Wood

Michael Wood and his wife return each year to the same beach where he proposed.

No flowers, but $14K payout after florists fight

Bullying alleged in the Garden City.

'Thx hun': Woman's brutal resignation letter

One woman has gone viral for the way she walked out of a job she hated. What do you think?

Lessons from Brexit on how not to negotiate

Hindsight provides some useful lessons.

Government ignores advice on minimum wage hike

MBIE concerned about the economic and labour market uncertainty that persists.

Hostage negotiator's advice on asking for a pay rise

A master of awkward conversation on how to negotiate with your boss.