BusinessSouthland dairy farmer who exploited migrant workers gets $15k fine for obstructing investigationFormer imam Reza Abdul-Jamar has already been forced to pay $300k by the ERA. 31 Jul 12:44 AM
New Zealand‘Arrogant way to treat your manager’: Detectives' private chat reveals tensions in Northland CIBFormer District Commander Tony Hill acknowledged a 'boys' club' culture existed.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I felt really duped': Senior police manager alleges bullying and 'boys' club' cultureBridget Doell claims she was excluded from key decisions and faced bullying.19 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandFormer IRD worker loses ERA claim following comments about free period products14 Jul 08:05 PM
New ZealandKaipara Deputy Mayor loses another battle with Fire and Emergency in six-year employment dispute13 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'F*** off': Auckland restaurant owner accused of verbally abusing staff member28 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Tsunami of threats': Auckland uni ordered to pay Siouxsie Wiles $205kThe final amount was more than Wiles first sought from her employer. 03 Jun 09:51 PM
New ZealandRubbish site employee waived $111k worth of dump fees in exchange for beerThe customer did not pay to dump its rubbish on 71 occasions. 18 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Remain unemployable': Ex-TVNZ host's court bid to resolve work disputeKamahl Santamaria's case moved to the Employment Court for faster resolution.14 May 06:12 PM
Employment'Like having our throats cut': Couple called into meeting, both told their jobs were goneNow Didi van Heerden has been awarded $207,000 from the company and its director.11 May 02:32 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency tried to sack firefighter for pooling allowances to buy groceries for team mealsEmployment Relations Authority found Fire and Emergency breached employee's privacy.03 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandTalent agency supporting Māori and Pasifika failed to pay model, then fired herErnestina Bonsu-Maru kept the money from one commission instead of paying her models. 20 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandERA hears ‘poo’ allegations against Christchurch Boys’ High headmasterSusan Mowat is giving evidence at an Employment Relations Authority hearing today. 01 Apr 02:58 AM
New ZealandEx-teacher claims unfair dismissal from top Christchurch boys’ schoolSusan Mowat is giving evidence at an ERA hearing today. 31 Mar 12:09 AM
New Zealand‘Worst f***ing flight’: CEO’s disdain at executive assistant over business-class seatNow the former employee has been awarded more than $100k in a personal grievance case.28 Mar 02:23 AM
New ZealandWorkplace banter or sexual harassment? Firefighter reinstated after wrongful dismissalFire and Emergency NZ aren't happy and are considering appealing the ERA decision.16 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Blindsided:' Farm worker wins $30k after being fired a week before ChristmasThe man said he had to beg and borrow from family to support his partner and children.09 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMauro Barsi: What happens when staff poach company clientsOPINION: It pays to obtain legal advice on complex restraint-of-trade issues.02 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandMigrant workers to receive $230,000 in compensation from nail salonThe women, who often worked every day without breaks, were initially paid $200 per week.28 Feb 06:45 AM
New ZealandTravel company to stump up $140k for unlawful pay cuts during the pandemicEmployee's wages were cut twice during the pandemic without his written consent.16 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ faces urgent legal action over thousands of proposed job cuts The Public Service Association says a net 1500 jobs could be cut in some departments. 12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Tirade of abuse': Ex-Platform editor wins payouts after incidents involving host Sean PlunketThe ERA finds an editor was treated unfairly and unreasonably after raising concerns.10 Feb 12:29 AM
New ZealandSPCA to pay $29,000 after flawed dismissal of volunteer coordinatorThe ERA ruled the dismissal process was unfair and disproportionate.08 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandA rock and a hard place: Jailed quarry worker loses job after unexplained absenceHis partner tried to inform the company, but the details were unclear.19 Jan 03:00 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
New Zealand‘Never an employee’: Driver’s claim for unjust dismissal dismissedEmployment offer withdrawn after conditions unmet; man loses compensation bid.06 Jan 07:07 PM
New Zealand'Best estimate': Company told to put $4.5m on hold as redundancy payout dispute continuesChannel Infrastructure laid off 121 workers - and it's turned into a lengthy legal battle.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmbattled businessman under investigation for new Waiheke bike business'I didn’t mutate into an animal or Gremlin overnight,' Hoff-Nielsen said.10 Dec 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRuthi Bommoju: How to avoid costly mistakes in restructuring staffOPINION: If employers don't follow correct processes, a personal grievance case can ensue.08 Dec 04:00 PM
