New ZealandBullied manager awarded $137,000 for workplace abuseMagnum Hire owner created 'toxic' work culture with regular abuse and tantrums.05 Mar 10:35 PM
CyclingHPSNZ to appeal decision ruling they must bargain with athletesThe government agency believes the ruling was 'wrong in law'.20 Feb 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMax Whitehead: Employment law needs a shake-upOPINION: A step in the right direction.20 Feb 01:20 AM
New ZealandRude CEO swore at employee and ridiculed her in front of othersAn HR manager also bullied the woman, who has now been awarded $36k in compo.15 Feb 04:17 AM
New Zealand'Put a nail through your skull': Builder who threatened foreman awarded $9kThe colleagues' argument began over the volume of music and the use of a pencil.13 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandTruck driver who refused Covid jab gets $29k for wrongful dismissalWayne Basher spent most of his working time alone in his cab.12 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandDisgraced broadcaster lists his $3 million Remuera home to help fund court battleHe is taking the broadcaster to the Employment Relations Authority.09 Feb 03:09 AM
New Zealand'Another comfy chair please': Apprentice's request escalates to suspension, awarded $30,000'I had no choice but to resign,' he told the ERA.01 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandStevedore sacked over bosses' doubts about drug testBut the worker denies he's to blame for the invalid test and is fighting to be reinstated.29 Jan 05:44 AM
New ZealandNurse fired over anti-vax posts may need to pay $20kAmanda Turner was dismissed in 2021 after 'posting anti-vaccine information on Facebook'.29 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandFowl play: Duckling dispute leads to assault on hotel employeeJohn Wright was awarded $42,000 after his face was smashed into a freezer door.25 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailNo bullying, harassment of KFC worker, ERA rulesTwo Lino family members took action against Restaurant Brands. Both lost, the ERA ruled.24 Jan 08:34 PM
New ZealandBarista sacked by text after raising alarm over non-paying customerThe problem started when Tom McNally noticed a customer at a table who hadn't paid.24 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandWar in the workplace: What does it take to fight your employer?'I have to walk out of this building with people thinking I'm a bully, and I didn't know.'18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt department used protected Family Court information to suspend employeeMSD should have sought permission from the court first.15 Jan 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Devastated': Painter fired for not working unpaid overtime wins $30kHe was accused of poor workmanship and then ordered to fix it for free.09 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandWorker burnout: Former Noel Leeming employee gets $30k payoutAn employee said he was under so much pressure he suffered headaches,09 Jan 04:37 AM
New ZealandDetails are important when it comes to 90-day trialsEmployers are advised to know the rules around 90-day trial periods.09 Jan 01:56 AM
CrimeCarrington Resort: A high-end dream turned nightmareThe future of a resort plagued with community issues and lawsuits looks dire.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandUniversity of Auckland academics complain of unsafe workplaceThe open letter follows scientist Siouxsie Wiles' legal action against the university.12 Dec 11:25 PM
New ZealandSchool counsellors win $1.8m in damages for workplace stress over student suicides, deathsGuidance counsellors spent decade in legal battle with high school over workplace stress.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFonterra worker sacked for not wearing mask for Covid-19 awarded $30k compensationShe couldn't wear a mask due to her asthma.07 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Left in limbo': Worker locked out after complaint left unresolvedThe employee was locked out of the building, months after making a complaint.04 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandUnderpaid Havelock cafe manager didn't take leave for more than two yearsERA ruling allows staffer to pursue the owner of the cafe for $6000.29 Nov 11:00 PM
CrimeRestaurant worker paid tens of thousands towards her own pay packetShe told the ERA she also had to pay a $10,000 'deposit' to hold her job while on holiday.29 Nov 05:14 AM
New ZealandUniversity of Auckland did not try to silence Siouxsie Wiles, defence counsel assertsThe university’s legal team opened its defence this afternoon in the Employment Court.15 Nov 05:37 AM
New ZealandSiouxsie Wiles case: Security removes man from courtroom after he approached scientist’s legal teamThe security intervention came as one of NZ's top vaccine experts was giving evidence.09 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Brand Siouxsie' - Auckland uni managers grew uneasy with Dr's 'celebrity' statusWiles was called 'Brand Siouxsie' by university staff because of her high-profile role.08 Nov 03:24 AM
New ZealandSiouxsie Wiles leaves court in tears after recounting vile online abuseSiouxsie Wiles has accused the university of failing to protect her against harassment.06 Nov 02:48 AM
New ZealandCall centre worker alleges 'nepotism and favouritism' in how work allocated to taxi driversCompany says worker threatened to send evidence of 'unethical practices' to competitor.05 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandEmbattled lawyer sued by her own clientsGail Foster-Bohm and Andrew Corbin engaged Anjela Sharma about an IHC restructure.01 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was attacked': Psychiatric assistant fired for punching patientThe mental health patient was left with a cut to his face and two black eyes.28 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Shame and embarrassment': High-end resort unlawfully fired housekeeperThe resort manager then trespassed the woman, who held mana whenua status.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I'll punch you in the face': KiwiRail worker compensated for colleague's 'banter'ERA finds KiwiRail failed to properly address concerns about bullying.05 Sep 06:00 PM
