EmploymentCompo for worker who liedA South African who faked work references and lied about his qualifications and experience has won $10,000 compensation for unjustified dismissal.24 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentUnion weakness lured filmsJohn Key says Hollywood finds New Zealand more attractive than other countries because it does not have a strong union movement.23 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentDoctorates where the big money isDoctorate degrees can earn graduates more than double the national median wage five years after capping, a Ministry of Education report has found.21 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionMatthew Jones: Minimum wage rises destroy jobs for those most in needThere is little doubt that we desire higher wages and higher standards of living for our society but this cannot be done through legislation, writes Matthew Jones.20 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentNo move towards work-hour limitThe Government has ignored a recommendation by the United Nations for legislation to dictate a maximum number of work hours to reduce the risk to workplace health and safety.17 Jan 06:12 AM
EmploymentOz exodus: Job vacancies dwindleJob vacancies in Australia may be dwindling but the economic situation there doesn't appear to be stopping New Zealanders from taking their chances in search of a better life.14 Jan 06:00 PM
EmploymentMore than half of bosses not planning to hire staffLess than a third of New Zealand businesses plan to hire new staff in the current quarter, with enhancing the performance and productivity of existing employees a priority.14 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentAir NZ in call centre moveAir New Zealand plans to outsource some of its contact centre work in a bid to cut costs.14 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionDamien Grant: Essential job skill common senseMy last job interview was in the 20th century but I've employed more than 100 people since then, so a few tips for job-seekers.12 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: It's high time the PM got serious on youth employmentMany have been brought up on a "follow your dream" diet only to find out too late that it doesn't always result in a job. An injection of realism is long overdue.11 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentDiabetic sacked for sleeping at workA diabetic who was fired for miscounting limes and grapefruit and falling asleep on his forklift died two months before he was awarded $12,000 for unfair dismissal.07 Jan 10:50 PM
EmploymentFollow the moneyExperts say pay packets in the real estate sector grew more than those in other industries during 2012.04 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentRain, rain, and more rain - oh the luck of the IrishThe Irish enjoy nothing more than whingeing about the weather. But internet giants say the people of Ireland should be grateful for their damp, cold climate.26 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentRoad rage man seeks job backFinancial analyst Guy Hallwright is seeking his job back or $600,000 in lost earnings after being dismissed following his conviction for running over a man.19 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentHow to avoid pitfalls and succeed in franchisingWhat skills and experience do you need to be a successful franchisee?16 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentPort fined $40k for strike-breaking hirePorts of Auckland has been ordered to pay $40,000 for deliberately breaking the law by employing contractors during industrial action at the port.12 Dec 11:10 PM
EmploymentMan loses case over blow-up alienA salesman who fell foul of his boss over a blow-up alien doll has been denied compensation.11 Dec 11:45 PM
EmploymentSacked govt worker wins job backA government employee who was sacked after she accessed client records of Facebook 'friends' has won her job back until a full hearing can be held next year.11 Dec 09:30 PM
EmploymentScrutiny makes smaller pay rise likelyLow-wage workers look likely to get a small pay rise of under 3 per cent next April after the Government removed social factors from the criteria for setting the minimum wage.05 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentThe growth industry that grewSomething looking suspiciously like a cannabis leaf was in the company's logo, while its shops sold filter systems to mask the smell of the drug and bongs to smoke it.05 Dec 04:30 PM
