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Unemployment rises, wage growth hits all-time record

Leaping labour costs: Biggest increase since index started in 1992.

Broadband installer hit with $126k bill for underpaying migrant workers

GPS data revealed there had been discrepancies in the workers' pay.

Worker paid with Nutella and ride-on mower awarded $26k after ‘retaliatory’ dismissal

A worker paid in part with Nutella and a mower is awarded $26k after 'retaliatory' sacking

Fire and Emergency NZ failed former rural firefighter by not giving him top job - ERA

Bruce Janes’ job as a principal rural firefighter was disestablished during a restructure.

Give me $100m in cash and gold, employee demands from bosses

He lost his job for refusing to get vaccinated, and wants cash and gold bullion in return.

'Never going to get any money out of me': Employer says she won't pay $22k compo in TikTok video

Employer who sacked her worker said on TikTok she won't be paying compensation awarded.

Embattled advocate dealt another blow in court ruling

Liquidation, bankruptcy battle and now an Employment Court decision, all in one week.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 3 August, 2022

Why your takeaways bill may no longer get in the way of a loan, calls for Immigration New Zealand overhaul and house values plummet in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Worker who bad-mouthed former employer ordered to stop

Worker argues freedom to speak out; ERA says fair process at risk from public comments.