New ZealandBoss who swore at sick apprentice must pay $20,000The apprentice electrician was allegedly told he had 'f***ed up'.03 Mar 06:41 AM
EmploymentTruckie hired and fired by text wins thousands in compensationTruck driver fired by text message gets more than $6000 despite just two weeks' work.20 Feb 12:40 AM
EmploymentWorker fired for refusing to use face scan clock-in systemTim Fensom refused to sign up to facial scanning at work. He was fired.24 Dec 07:24 PM
New ZealandTensions behind code of conduct investigation revealedLeaked emails: Wellington councillor Simon Woolf v council chief executive Kevin Lavery.21 Nov 04:00 PM
EmploymentFibre installer didn't pay its volunteer workersSunwin Technologies gave work to migrants to gain experience in industry.29 Oct 05:30 PM
EmploymentCouple given record fine for overworking and underpaying liquor store staffHamilton Super Liquor store owners issued biggest fine for serious employment breaches.22 Oct 12:34 AM
New ZealandNiwa cook awarded $20k, 3 months' wages for unfair dismissalEmployment Relations Authority found NIWA treated head cook unfairly.10 Oct 07:16 PM
Small BusinessFirm admits telling sick worker to 'harden up', will appeal $20k payoutAB Roofing plan to appeal the Authority's decision to award the $20k payout.08 Oct 09:15 PM
EmploymentFired over a sickie: Roofer told to 'harden up' wins $20k payoutWhen he asked about his final pay his boss replied: 'U can f..k rite off mate'.08 Oct 07:10 PM
EmploymentFired by text msg: Worker's $26,000 payout after 7 days on the jobThe man was told the business was "on its last legs" and there was no more work for him.23 Sep 08:31 PM
EmploymentWoman fired after complaint over comments about her breasts gets $45kA company has been fined $45,000 after sacking a worker soon after she made a complaint.23 Aug 05:39 AM
EmploymentSacked by 'rude' employer: Adventure Playground to pay ex staffer $62kShaun Isaac worked intermittently for the business between 2013 and 2017.22 Aug 09:23 PM
New ZealandFormer council employee awarded $20,000 by Employment Relations AuthorityERA rules failure to investigate personal grievance caused physical and emotional harm.21 Aug 02:38 AM
New ZealandSacked for selfies: Worker fired after eight hours wins $3800 payoutWei Hu's trial performance was unsatisfactory but he still got paid $4000.06 Aug 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Rough diamond' barista unfairly fired for swearing at customersRachel Ferrari admitted swearing but argued customers enjoyed "robust social interaction".04 Aug 06:34 PM
EmploymentUnlawful sacking leads to $30,000 bill for firmA dispute has resulted in a big payout for the employee.16 Jul 07:55 PM
EmploymentLaw firm to pay $30,000 over 'unfair, inadequate' sackingStaffer left 'humiliated and emotionally distressed after being suspended.15 Jul 06:51 PM
EmploymentLabourer accused of sexist Tinder comments wins $10k payoutThe ERA has found in favour of a worker accused of sexist remarks.08 Jul 12:13 AM
EmploymentTourism business ordered to pay ex-employee $29,000Employment Relations' judgement said Adventure Playground was its "own worst enemy".04 Jul 08:06 PM
New ZealandSacked for Facebook post: Kiwi worker's case with shades of FolauAmbo Ian Black wrote on Facebook colleague should be "shot with a ball of their own s***".27 Jun 11:23 PM
EmploymentSingle mum left in lurch by employer wins $15k payoutSingle mum wins compensation after being unfairly dismissed.16 Jun 02:18 AM
EmploymentTradie awarded $30k after boss sexually harasses herA female tradie given condoms and sexual health advice pamphlets by her boss.29 May 06:27 AM
EmploymentRestaurant owner ordered to pay $5000 for compliance failingsCase shows employers "cannot escape responsibility by on-selling their business".13 May 02:43 AM
EmploymentTwo salesmen, one Hamilton motel room - and a death threat for snoringNight in Hamilton results in $9000 payout.04 May 09:04 PM
EmploymentEx-law partner accused of inappropriate behaviour loses workplace caseFormer senior staffer at Duncan Cotterill accused of inappropriate behaviour loses case.05 Apr 04:55 AM
EmploymentTwo businesses fined $55,000 for misclassifying workers as 'casuals'They employed 55 employees, misclassified 29 of them.26 Mar 02:07 AM
ConstructionFormer KiwiBuild leader disputes claims about his behaviourDetails of a dispute between the former KiwiBuild chief and a ministry boss have emerged.15 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: 9000 reasons why cafe trial worker's payout is flawedCOMMENT: You can't help but conclude the ERA is heavily stacked in the worker's favour.10 Feb 06:07 PM
EmploymentRestaurant owner fined $30,000 for exploiting vulnerable staffLong hours, seven days a week, with no days off was what two workers had to do.27 Jan 10:32 PM
EmploymentLiquidation nightmare: Woman owed $36K by former employer may not be paidMoana Smith was awarded $36,000 after an Employment Relations Authority decision.16 Jan 02:48 AM
EmploymentWorker accused of making violent threats wins $12k payoutA Mitre 10 Mega worker allegedly said he would knock the lights out of a staff member.10 Jan 04:06 AM
EmploymentExploitation case warning to Kiwi winemakersKiwi wineries need to check who is doing their work after another exploitation case09 Jan 10:05 PM
EmploymentSales manager wins $55K for constructive dismissalChristchurch man was asked to hand back his phone, car and left off the payroll system.20 Dec 05:10 AM
Aged careWoman wrongly fired for stealing bag of chips now out of pocketThe woman had sued her former employer after being dismissed for stealing a bag of chips.19 Dec 01:56 AM
