EmploymentMinimum wage cut could mean very low wages, says KeyBowing to the neo-liberal economic theory of cutting the minimum wage rate to what the market can bear would lead to some very low wage rates, says PM John Key. 28 Aug 09:45 PM
BDBDEmploymentSupreme Court decision creates 'new playing field' for tax avoidanceToday's landmark Supreme Court ruling on tax avoidance by two Christchurch surgeons shows there is a "new playing field with regard to the application of tax avoidance rules in New Zealand,24 Aug 01:15 AM
BDBDEmploymentSupreme Court backs taxman in landmark avoidance caseThe Supreme Court has sided with the tax department in its judgment on a landmark tax avoidance case involving two Christchurch surgeons.24 Aug 12:35 AM
EmploymentNew NZX rule aims to promote women, minoritiesPublicly listed companies will come under new pressure to promote women to boards and management under proposed new stock exchange rules.23 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<I>Fran O'Sullivan:</I> Mollycoddling won't get youth into workJohn Key would win a lot of Brownie points if he simply announced a high-powered Prime Minister's taskforce on youth employment.19 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentCheap imports see bed factory jobs goCheaper imported furniture means job losses at part of company owned by makers of Sleepyhead beds.16 Aug 11:45 PM
Employment Auckland 24th most expensive cityExecutives in Zurich, Geneva and Sydney are the best paid in the world after taxes, according to a survey by Swiss bank UBS - but Auckland workers are not flourishing to the same extent.16 Aug 09:00 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: Making the correct choice between austerity and jobsFinancial turmoil and civil unrest has lessons for New Zealand.14 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentWomen: the economy's hidden secret?Goldman Sachs has identified women as a "hidden labour pool" that could boost economic output by 10 per cent.10 Aug 05:30 PM
