EmploymentWoman fired for health concerns, wins $13kA woman has been awarded $13,500 after being found to have been unjustifiably dismissed due to her health issues.31 Oct 09:47 PM
EmploymentBereavement leave rejected for foster brother's funeralNew Zealand Steel told a worker he couldn't take three days bereavement leave to attend the funeral of his whangai brother.13 Oct 12:15 AM
EmploymentFood court ordered to pay $164kFive migrant workers weren't paid minimum wage for their work at an Auckland food court.30 Sep 01:05 AM
Banking and financeBanker unfairly fired for 'sxy' messageThe manager messaged a co-worker calling her "sxy" and saying he was "head over heels" for her.27 Sep 09:21 PM
EmploymentFarmers 'taken advantage of' receive $87kA Taranaki dairy farmer seriously breached employment law by not paying his workers minimum wage.26 Sep 10:15 PM
EmploymentFarmers win $42k without a day's workThe two farm workers were unfairly dismissed before they'd stepped foot on the farm.21 Sep 10:28 PM
EmploymentWorker claims he's owed $100kA former employee claims to be owed $100,000 in unpaid wages and holiday pay from a company that is in liquidation.12 Sep 09:21 PM
EmploymentFactory fair to dismiss injured workerBoyd Nelson was dismissed from his role after he was seriously injured in the workplace and could no longer carry out his duties.08 Sep 11:00 PM
EmploymentTrans hairdresser: Where's my money?Trans hairdresser Dakota Hemmingson still hasn't seen any of the money awarded to her after she unfairly lost her job.06 Sep 11:45 PM
EmploymentMigrant worker awarded $43,000The Indian chef was awarded $31,400 in unpaid wages and reimbursed for $11,400 in "premiums" she paid.30 Aug 03:26 AM
Employment90-day trial flaw uncoveredEmployment agreements must include a starting date for 90-day trial provision.29 Aug 11:10 PM
EmploymentWorker paid $92 for four months workA woman who wasn't paid throughout her employment has been awarded $4500 in outstanding wages.29 Aug 09:20 PM
EmploymentWorkers not paid minimum wageA man has been ordered to pay $11,600 after he failed to pay some of his 50 migrant staff minimum wage.23 Aug 10:45 PM
EmploymentLawyer unfairly fired after 41 yearsA lawyer has been awarded over $67,000 after he was unfairly dismissed from his role.16 Aug 03:32 AM
EmploymentMan sacked month after heart attackThe account manager was told by his doctor to stay off work for a month, but his boss said the company couldn't wait that long.09 Aug 02:01 AM
EmploymentGrocer fined $53k for exploitationThe Wellington grocery store didn't pay a migrant worker minimum wage and forced him to pay 'premiums' of more than $10,000.08 Aug 10:45 PM
EmploymentCouple wrongly dismissed awarded $25kA husband and wife were left with four children to take care of and no income.25 Jul 10:40 PM
EmploymentTrial period warning issued for bossesA small business dismissed a poorly performing worker under the 90 day trial period policy, but got it wrong.19 Jul 09:50 PM
EmploymentFailed drug test, $32,000 payoutEnvirowaste must pay a truck driver $32,300 after he was fired for a drug test that showed up positive for cannabis.17 Jul 11:10 PM
EmploymentStay sought for $23,000 payment to ex-workerAn employer has lost a bid for a stay of execution on an order to pay a former employee $23,000.17 Jul 10:30 PM
EmploymentCompany pursues rival ex-director, workersTwo weeks has been set aside to decide Eden Group's claim in the Employment Court in November.11 Jul 12:10 AM
ConstructionBullied office worker awarded $18kAn office administrator bullied, abused and sexually harassed by her boss has been awarded $18,000 in compensation.08 Jul 12:54 AM
EmploymentHairstylist wins $13k in employment caseDakota Hemmingson has been awarded $13,250 after being forced out of her job because of her transition.29 Jun 01:57 AM
EmploymentWork on family farm ends in disputeA woman working on a farm owned by her father and stepmother was forced to leave after a heated argument.20 Jun 09:11 PM
New ZealandTrans woman 'in shock' over reactionA trans woman says she was left "in shock" during a meeting with her boss in which she claims she was forced to resign after revealing she wanted to transition.16 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandWorker gets CYF job backA South Auckland youth worker sacked for assaulting a young offender must be reinstated, despite his employer having lost confidence and trust in him.16 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionKiwiRail in hot water with unionKiwirail is accused of breaching a collective agreement with the Rail and Maritime Union.14 Jun 01:35 AM
EmploymentAuckland bar worker paid $4 an hourA migrant worker worked in bars and liquor stores in South Auckland and was underpaid $45,300.13 Jun 12:50 AM
EmploymentUnpaid workers awarded $135,000Two Hawkes Bay dairy workers were incorrectly paid and forced to borrow cash to protect their jobs.31 May 10:40 PM
EmploymentERA says social worker unfairly suspendedA worker was sent home and told to undergo a psychiatric assessment without consultation.16 May 09:40 PM
EmploymentCourt rules on employer name suppression caseIt is not a breach of name suppression rules to disclose a person's name and offending to their employer, the Court of Appeal has ruled.16 May 12:24 AM
EmploymentWorkers punished for distributing union materialTwo meat workers will be paid $38,700 after they suffered a backlash at work for distributing union material .12 May 08:46 PM
Employment$51k backpay for bus driver acquitted of assaultA North Shore bus driver acquitted of sexually assaulting passengers will get to keep $51,995 in backpay awarded by the Employment Court after Ritchies' appeal failed.10 May 04:36 AM
EmploymentPay deducted for gaming machine shortfallsThe hotel worker had $1000 unfairly taken from her wages after there were shortfalls in the gaming machines float.09 May 12:25 AM
