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
EmploymentDunedin pair to pay $11,500 for breaching employment lawEmployers of South Dunedin Curry House failed to keep accurate wage, time, leave records.04 Dec 03:14 AM
RetailCrane Brothers founder ordered to pay $20k to former workerMurray Crane to pay more than $20,000 in wages arrears and benefits.26 Nov 02:14 AM
Media and marketingEmployment case backfires: Woman's legal fees 10 times more than pay-outWoman unjustifiably dismissed paid more than 10 times what she received - in legal fees.08 Nov 08:46 PM
EmploymentBidfood found to have breached employment lawsBidfood has been told it must start negotiating its collective agreement with FIRST Union.29 Oct 07:38 AM
New ZealandWoman feels vindicated after court dismisses employer's appealThe Employment Court has thrown out Richora Group Ltd's appeal to an earlier decision.14 Oct 08:00 PM
EmploymentLabour hire company referred to Labour InspectorateThe company has faced five recent ERA determinations.27 Sep 06:24 PM
New ZealandPrison guard's $50k compo for inmate attackLone guard suffered severe physical injuries in attack by inmate.25 Sep 08:27 PM
