EmploymentWorker wins $34k after being sacked over expensesAn administrative worker has been awarded $34,000 for unjustified dismissal16 Dec 06:42 PM
EmploymentParsley payout: Worker wrongly given the chop wins compoWoman sacked for "unsafe" parsley chopping wins over $900014 Dec 01:29 AM
EmploymentUni at fault in 'F*** you' dismissal: ERAThe University of Waikato unjustifiably sacked a psychologist supervisor, ERA finds.07 Dec 06:00 AM
EmploymentFuneral parlour worker wins $21k for unjustified dismissalFuneral home worker wins $21k for unjustified dismissal.30 Nov 09:32 PM
RetailEmployment Court ruling set to shake-up the workplaceStaff employed by the firm where they worked, not the hire company that paid their wages.30 Nov 03:16 AM
EmploymentKura head awarded $73,000 over dismissalERA rules Katene Paenga suffered humiliation and loss of dignity.17 Nov 12:41 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for refusing to remove YouTube videosAn IT worker was jailed for breaching a confidentiality agreement with a former employer.13 Nov 10:55 PM
RetailWarehouse worker sacked for after-party breast touchingA Warehouse staff member was sacked for twice touching another female employee's breasts.08 Nov 09:46 PM
EmploymentOrchard worker sacked for taking Labour Day offAn orchard worker sacked by text message for taking Labour Day off.07 Nov 07:30 PM
EmploymentRestaurants to pay $200k for underpaying employeesThree restaurants penalised for breaching employee rights as hospitality crackdown begins.01 Nov 12:32 AM
EmploymentNewspaper boss made employee pay $50k for a job: ERAA newspaper boss made a prospective employee pay $50,000 before he would give her a job.31 Oct 10:05 PM
EmploymentFormer gym worker wins $32k in employment caseA gym franchiser has been ordered to pay a former employee more than $32,000.30 Oct 10:24 PM
EmploymentFormer Nosh worker gets payout for wage arrearsNosh has been ordered to pay $3500 to a former employee.29 Oct 09:16 PM
EmploymentChef dismissed by vegan food firm wins $25KThe ERA determined the chef was unjustifiably dismissed.27 Oct 11:55 PM
EmploymentFire Service veteran accused of submitting false assignmentA Fire Service veteran has failed to get his job back amidst misconduct allegations24 Oct 03:04 AM
EmploymentIt's ok to call your boss a bitchThe ERA found the comment was made during a private conversation.17 Oct 11:26 PM
EmploymentWorker unfairly fired for bringing dog to farmA farm worker has been awarded $7705 after he abruptly lost his job.17 Oct 09:08 PM
EmploymentParking warden to pay AT $11.5k after disputeWarden lost three grievance claims against his former employer.10 Oct 08:16 PM
EmploymentMan says job loss caused him to lose home, relationshipA man who was unjustifiably dismissed says it cost him his home and relationship.09 Oct 12:43 AM
Employment$30K for 'hose doctor' who lost job, love & homeThe ERA has ordered a Nelson company to compensate a former employee for unfair dismissal.06 Oct 03:06 AM
EmploymentInsurance CEO 'justifiably dismissed'Insurance boss sacked after Kaikoura quake loses case against dismissal.04 Oct 03:41 AM
EmploymentPainter sworn at by boss then fired gets $22kThe painter and his boss engaged in a heated argument before he was abruptly fired.01 Oct 08:53 PM
EmploymentNosh-linked firm to pay ex-worker $11,000Nosh ordered to pay a former employee $11,000.21 Sep 02:58 AM
EmploymentAuckland cafe fined $30k for job breachesAuckland's Page Corner Cafe has been fined after breaching the rights of two workers20 Sep 11:32 PM
Employment$83k payout after woman sacked for wanting babyA Turkish couple has won an $83,000 payout after the woman was sacked for wanting a baby.19 Sep 10:18 PM
EmploymentCar dealer to pay more than $320,000Car dealer failed to pay most of its workers properly.15 Sep 12:18 AM
EmploymentCompany must pay up over sham marriageCar dealer could face severe penalties unless it pays woman after sham visa marriage.30 Aug 01:41 AM
EmploymentLose your dog or your rank, officer allegedly toldCop involved in killer's arrest alleges he will be demoted unless he gives up his dog.29 Jul 11:41 PM
Employment'I'm going to knock you out': NZ Post worker threatened, sanctionedNZ Post to pay $10k to employee sanctioned after being threatened with violence.27 Jul 11:10 PM
EmploymentTV co-founder unfairly sacked, awarded $469kA media company has been ordered to fork out $468,000 to its co-founder and former COO.12 Jul 02:19 AM
EmploymentTalley's co fined over union obstructionA Canterbury meat plant has been fined $28,000 after kicking out a union rep.10 Jul 02:18 AM
EmploymentVodka, beer at cafe leads to dismissalA woman was unjustifiably dismissed after sharing beer and vodka with trainees.03 Jul 05:38 AM
EmploymentKiwifruit boss bankrupt owing $200kThe company was ordered to pay $226,000 in fines and unpaid wages, but only paid $28,000.30 Jun 08:29 PM
EmploymentPayout for worker sacked for 'stealing' own toolsWorker sacked for taking his own tools home has been awarded $15,481.28 Jun 11:04 PM
