The Govt's decision to extend 90-day new-employee trials was made after a suggestion from the Act Party and went against the recommendation of its own Minister of Labour, Kate Wilkinson.

Police Commissioner Howard Broad has criticised the appointment of an officer - who was censured for trying to pass information to the Brad Shipton defence team - to a senior role.

An Auckland postie who was sacked for criticising NZ Post customers and a colleague on Facebook has lost his interim bid to get his job back.

Be inclusive to get most from varied workforce, writes Diana Clement

The first employment case brought to court under 90-day trial laws has gone in favour of a dismissed pharmacy employee.

Now it seems there is a risk that employees could lose an entitlement to public holidays that fall during a closedown period

Workers took to the streets today to protest "the biggest labour reform in 20 years".

A pilot fighting to get his job back after being sacked amid allegations of alcohol and drug abuse worked for Pacific Blue.

While the compulsory element of Australia's super scheme is referred to as an 'employer contribution', the distinction comes down to semantics, history and tax rather than a meaningful description of who bears the cost.

An effective contact centre will enhance a company's reputation and reward its employees.

Police want more young recruits and are about to launch a campaign to attract them as the average age of officers rises.

There it is: process, process, process. It is a fundamental requirement of natural justice that a person is entitled to know exactly what is being alleged, by whom, and is afforded a real and fair opportunity to respond.

Mentoring scheme will help women make the leap to CEO or a place in the boardroom.

Whether it's the boss or the bureaucrats, the answer's the same: mind your own business.