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ACC privatisation only if proven benefits - Wilson
Privatisation should only be allowed if there is evidence it will improve the system, former ACC chairman Ross Wilson says.

$19,000 penalty for sex-pest baker with floury hands
A baker who sexually harassed his female assistant must pay her $19,000.

White-handed baker fined for sexual harassment
A baker was fined after it was found he had left flour-smudged handprints on his female assistant's clothes.

Govt considers buying firm to finish Hercules upgrade
The Govt is considering taking over Safe Air in Blenheim so the air force can finish having its five C-130 Hercules upgraded.

Forget beer with the boss - just be yourself
Aussie women should have a beer with their boss if they want promotion, but NZ women have been told to just be themselves.

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
A DHB has refused to shout afternoon tea for an employee retiring after 50 years.

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 ...
Employment lawyer Bridget Smith blogs about a sexual harassent case with a twist.

<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

Winz moves early to bring in tough stance on benefits
Winz has started bumping people off the invalids benefit, months before new work tests officially come into force, beneficiary advocates say.