ChristchurchVehicle compliance company employee awarded $47k after sacking amid business downturnCanterbury Vehicle Compliance's actions in dismissing Wendy Darrell were unjustified.01 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandFarmers employee fired for abusing staff discount says it's 'not so serious'The woman has now taken her case to the Employment Relations Authority. 30 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Upward bullying': Female police inspector awarded $15k amid 'boys' club' culture claimsAn ERA probe found Northland CIB's Bridget Doell was bullied in her role.28 Jan 07:47 PM
New ZealandIgnored notice: Embattled painting firm hit with further penalty over workplace problems14 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandRedundancy 'charade': Influencer wins $48,000 after unfair dismissal finding12 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumWellington'Shocked' advocate speaks on case of office worker fired after 15 days 05 Jan 03:20 AM
PremiumPolitics'Disgusted ... total lies': Inside the struggle between Matt McCarten and Willie Jackson18 Dec 11:21 PM
RetailFormer Wendy’s NZ owners lose bid to overturn Holidays Act breachesThe former owners failed to overturn a notice of non-payment of employees.04 Dec 11:04 PM
New Zealand'I'm proud of her:' How a dying woman's wage battle became her final act of advocacyTracey Richardson says her daughter's ERA victory brings justice after heartbreak.29 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentGovt will only go so far in helping Uber, as drivers chase it for compensationLawyers weigh in on what the Supreme Court ruling means for the gig economy.17 Nov 11:51 PM
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 videoThe men denied there was any alcohol in the pre-mix cans, saying it was only soft drink.01 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandClash over female firefighter's suit sizing leads to support officer's 'unfair dismissal'Crawford Morris lost his job, so he took his case to the ERA.05 Oct 10:00 PM
NetballStanding firm: Stood-down Silver Ferns coach holds ground as Netball NZ standoff drags onDame Noeline Taurua will miss the entire 2025 season after failed mediation.05 Oct 03:39 AM
New ZealandSacked golf club greenkeeper fights for job after clash with new bossClub superintendent claims Tai Mirko swore at him and blocked his car to stop him leaving.27 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandDairy farmer, ex-imam, who exploited migrant workers loses fine appeal'There was a clear imbalance of power between the employees and Mr Abdul-Jabbar.'25 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandHealth Minister Simeon Brown blames doctors’ union for failed pay talksA 48-hour strike by 5500 senior hospital doctors will go ahead next week.18 Sep 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesBusiness giants worth $215b push for modern slavery lawNational and Labour each have Bills but government support remains stalled.16 Sep 01:31 AM
New ZealandEx-property management worker siphoned more than $860k, largely in tenants' bond moneyAt first it was a mistake but when she didn't get caught, she carried on.14 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
