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![Microsoft investigates child labour claims at Chinese supplier](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Microsoft investigates child labour claims at Chinese supplier
A report claims 14 and 15-year-olds were employed at a Chinese supplier, working shifts from 7.45am until 10.55pm - for 52 cents an hour.
![Retiring painter gets the brush-off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Retiring painter gets the brush-off
A DHB has refused to shout afternoon tea for an employee retiring after 50 years.
![Is bullying a problem at your workplace?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Is bullying a problem at your workplace?
Forget the playground, it's the workplace that is rife with bullies, a study shows. Here is the latest selection of Your Views.
![Let's talk about sex ...](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Let's talk about sex ...
Employment lawyer Bridget Smith blogs about a sexual harassent case with a twist.
![<i>Kate Ross</i> - First quarter over and I'm optimistic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
<i>Kate Ross</i> - First quarter over and I'm optimistic
It's slim pickings finding quality workers in the recruitment market, says Kate Ross
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Stress levels increasing in family-owned businesses
Stress levels for many business owners climbed during the past year, with the impact thought to be particularly hard on smaller, family-owned businesses.
![Estate agent censured for cold-call offer to grieving widow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Estate agent censured for cold-call offer to grieving widow
A real estate agent sent cold-calling condolences to a grieving widow - then offered to sell her house.