New ZealandVeteran cop posthumously wins employment case against NZ Police, $25k payoutDale Kahaki died before he could see his employment claim against the NZ Police through. 07 Nov 03:41 AM
New ZealandACC cuts work from home days from 3 to 2, prompting legal actionThe PSA said it received less than an hour's notice of the decision from ACC.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLuxury Waiheke vineyard to pay $18k to fired workerThe company has previously been fined for breaching noise limits.02 Nov 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Work breakdown, cheers fellas': Bored meatworkers lose their jobs after drinking video01 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandClash over female firefighter's suit sizing leads to support officer's 'unfair dismissal'05 Oct 10:00 PM
NetballStanding firm: Stood-down Silver Ferns coach holds ground as Netball NZ standoff drags on05 Oct 03:39 AM
New ZealandEx-property management worker siphoned more than $860k, largely in tenants' bond money14 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland traffic management firm collapse sees 85 sacked, $2.8m deficit revealedEmployees owed $452,000 in wages, salaries; liquidator unsure they will get their money.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely able, experienced' nurse who humiliated colleague fails to win back jobAnthony Lockington took Health NZ to the ERA after being sacked for serious misconduct. 07 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandPolice recruit wrongfully accused of groping colleague wins case in ERAThe recruit was relegated to traffic camera duties while he was investigated. 04 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Blindsided': Former restaurant staff say they are owed $16,000The restaurant's owner is in liquidation but it remains open as a new owner takes over.03 Sep 08:49 PM
PoliticsPM asked Attorney-General to warn Cabinet after minister’s controversial ERA comments Collins said she warned Cabinet of the "need for careful use of language". 02 Sep 12:21 AM
New Zealand'I felt threatened': Sallies worker defends shoving colleague, using 'derogatory slur'The sacked furniture store worker took his case to the ERA, claiming wrongful dismissal.31 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Load of rubbish': Construction boss to pay $21k to apprentice he bulliedJohn Gemmell already owes $43,000, collectively, to two other aggrieved apprentices.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe conversation employees can soon have with each other, without getting punished by their bossA new law will let employees take action against their bosses.21 Aug 05:41 AM
BDBDAgribusinessSFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacksHis next court appearance is in October.21 Aug 12:32 AM
LifestyleConjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel both work - but get one wageThey paid separate tuition fees to get separate degrees. 17 Aug 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInternal NZ Police email sparks racism accusation, Northland exodus blamed on culture An anonymous officer has revealed an email accidentally sent to all Northland staff.17 Aug 05:00 PM
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 ZealandWellington mayoral candidate ordered to pay former employee $28kMayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham allegedly failed to pay the IRD an employee's PAYE taxes.17 Jul 04:13 AM
BusinessLower Hutt sushi restaurant fined $30k for exploiting vulnerable workerThe man, who was on a sponsored work visa, was owed more than $50,000 in wage arrears.17 Jul 12:09 AM
New ZealandFormer IRD worker loses ERA claim following comments about free period productsShe posted comments about period products in male and female bathrooms.14 Jul 08:05 PM
New ZealandKaipara Deputy Mayor loses another battle with Fire and Emergency in six-year employment disputeBut the battle may not be over as Jonathan Larsen eyes up another appeal. 13 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandHow NZ is tackling worker protection issues in the primary industriesNZ officials are confident in worker protection as Australian breaches surface. 10 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandCourt backs sacking of Northland doctor who sent 'flirty texts' to juniorThe sexual harassment investigation led to the doctor taking 10 months' stress leave.06 Jul 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBalancing power: What the employment law changes mean for youComment: Employees earning over $180,000 lose the right to claim unjustified dismissal.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'F*** off': Auckland restaurant owner accused of verbally abusing staff memberJessica Farrelly doesn't want to work in hospitality again after her experience. 28 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