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
EmploymentSchool support staff underpaidThe Ministry decided to reduce the pay of 6000 school support staff this year because of a payroll anomaly.08 May 10:10 PM
EmploymentWorker fired for age and disabilityA man has been awarded $5000 after he was discriminated against by his former employer for his age and Asperger's Syndrome.05 May 01:50 AM
EmploymentSchool hostel workers to be paid for overnight shiftsEight workers at a boarding school near Fielding have won a case involving hundreds of thousands of dollars.02 May 10:26 PM
EmploymentSleepover caregiver wins $30,000The caregiver was regularly underpaid and worked overnight shifts for $50 cash.01 May 10:22 PM
EmploymentTransgender woman not backing downA transgender woman who claims she was forced out of her job at an Auckland barbershop has been cleared to pursue her claim of unjustified dismissal01 May 08:40 PM
EmploymentNo pay for caravan park workA retired couple who worked at a caravan park in exchange for a free site were volunteers - not employees says the ERA.27 Apr 10:30 PM
EmploymentFraud accused staffer awarded $41,500A lab worker lost her job of 15 years after being wrongly accused of fraudulently filling out documents.26 Apr 01:09 AM
AgribusinessOverworked farmers awarded $22kWorkers weren't allowed time off, including a pregnant woman who was told she'd be laid off if she took maternity leave.25 Apr 11:30 PM
Small BusinessFired for three days unauthorised leaveThe boss said three days annual leave was conditional on working three Sundays, which the worker thought was unreasonable.20 Apr 10:35 PM
EmploymentSacking for work snooze unfairA hotel worker was awarded over $5000 for being unfairly dismissed after falling asleep during her shift.18 Apr 09:45 PM
EmploymentWorker gets $23,000 payout after drugs claimA digger operator was awarded $23,000 after telling his boss he thought his co-workers were taking drugs.15 Mar 08:10 PM
EmploymentForced out by 'pestering' bossRetail manager says she felt something was wrong with boss' interactions.29 Feb 09:10 PM
BDBDEmploymentTiwai Point faces $20m back pay billNew Zealand Aluminium Smelters has lost its Court of Appeal bid to overturn an Employment Court decision on payment for statutory holidays that fell on a weekend.22 Feb 04:38 AM
