New ZealandAssault charge after migrant worker allegedly beaten for hours over unpaid wagesThe Migrant Workers' Association says it is supporting the victim. 02 Jul 06:05 AM
New Zealand'Destroy her:' How a 16yo kitchen hand fought back against unfair dismissal - and wonERA finds restaurant bosses pressured her to sign a casual contract or lose her job.19 Jan 01:00 AM
KahuHow a Kāpiti environmental project became a model for iwi collaborationMore than 22,000 riparian plants and 100,000 natives planted in Waikanae River catchment.11 Dec 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Best estimate': Company told to put $4.5m on hold as redundancy payout dispute continues10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWorkers on $180k won't be able to claim for unjustified dismissal under new policy28 Nov 07:41 PM
New ZealandAir NZ worker on holiday sacked after using security card, bypassing Customs area09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Ashamed': Travel agent used company money for gas, food and house cleaning11 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandAsian cuisine expert paid $116k for visa - then worked 14hr days for fractional pay04 Jun 07:29 AM
New ZealandMount Ruapehu’s Whakapapa skifield not commercially sustainable, Cabinet warned13 May 04:57 PM
New Zealand'Vulnerable to exploitation': Owner of failed restaurant to pay $95,000The order came years after Shen Yuan closed the doors to Hua Restaurant.15 Apr 04:19 AM
New ZealandMinistry for Culture and Heritage confirms job cutting proposalMore than 1300 jobs are facing the chop from government departments so far.10 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandMore than 1300 public sector jobs to go: Full list of where axe is falling as more cuts loomA number of job reductions have been due to stop-work notices.10 Apr 06:22 AM
New ZealandDaughter takes father's yacht brokerage company to task over workplace disputeTobie Erceg worked for Yacht Finders Global but quit after two months.24 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentMBIE confirms more than 100 voluntary redundanciesThe ministry needs to find approximately $412.5m in cost savings.14 Mar 04:49 PM
New ZealandAllegations of migrant exploitation at bowling alleyMBIE says there are 178 active investigations on accredited employers underway.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBarista sacked by text after raising alarm over non-paying customerThe problem started when Tom McNally noticed a customer at a table who hadn't paid.24 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandWoolworths contact thousands of staff over pay issues dating back nine yearsThe two issues were uncovered by the company during a review of work practices.18 Jan 05:52 PM
New ZealandWar in the workplace: What does it take to fight your employer?'I have to walk out of this building with people thinking I'm a bully, and I didn't know.'18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDetails are important when it comes to 90-day trialsEmployers are advised to know the rules around 90-day trial periods.09 Jan 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionELE group collapse: Māori workers caught outCrown entity paid the money to support more Māori getting into the workforce.22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland fast-food outlets insolvent after pandemic 'killed' business, owe $300k to IRDThe Commercial Bay and Westfield Albany outlets went into liquidation last month.28 May 10:50 PM
EmploymentWendy’s failed to pay workers for public holidaysThe NZ arm of American burger chain Wendy's failed to pay its staff for public holidays.04 May 05:28 AM
New ZealandMBIE ordered to pay compensation, reinstate worker after unlawful sacking'It was not open for the ministry to conclude there had been misconduct.'27 Apr 08:00 PM
TalanoaWatch: Voices Of The Pacific - TuvaluThe last part of the Voices Of The Pacific series pays tribute to one of Tuvalu's first RSE workers to arrive in New Zealand, the late Keith Taulealea. Video / Pacific Cooperation FoundationWatch17 Mar 01:13 AM
TalanoaVoices of the Pacific - Fiji Fijian RSE worker Aporosa Bulinitarawereierenavula calls Hawke's Bay his second home. He knows what it's like to rebuild after a cyclone. Video / Pacific Cooperation FoundationWatch01 Mar 11:30 PM
EmploymentUnemployment rises, wage growth hits all-time recordLeaping labour costs: Biggest increase since index started in 1992.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBroadband installer hit with $126k bill for underpaying migrant workersGPS data revealed there had been discrepancies in the workers' pay.26 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandWorker paid with Nutella and ride-on mower awarded $26k after ‘retaliatory’ dismissalA worker paid in part with Nutella and a mower is awarded $26k after 'retaliatory' sacking02 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency NZ failed former rural firefighter by not giving him top job - ERABruce Janes’ job as a principal rural firefighter was disestablished during a restructure.29 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandGive me $100m in cash and gold, employee demands from bossesHe lost his job for refusing to get vaccinated, and wants cash and gold bullion in return.16 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Never going to get any money out of me': Employer says she won't pay $22k compo in TikTok videoEmployer who sacked her worker said on TikTok she won't be paying compensation awarded.15 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandEmbattled advocate dealt another blow in court rulingLiquidation, bankruptcy battle and now an Employment Court decision, all in one week.04 Aug 11:00 PM
