New ZealandResort boss sacked worker, told others she was drug userWhen the woman was sacked, the manager told other employees she was a drug user.06 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandWorker paid with Nutella and ride-on mower awarded $26k after ‘retaliatory’ dismissalA worker paid in part with Nutella and a mower is awarded $26k after 'retaliatory' sacking02 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency NZ failed former rural firefighter by not giving him top job - ERABruce Janes’ job as a principal rural firefighter was disestablished during a restructure.29 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand$20k and no guarantee of justice - is it worth going to the Employment Relations Authority?The Herald's Open Justice project has spotlighted the ERA regularly this year28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGive me $100m in cash and gold, employee demands from bossesHe lost his job for refusing to get vaccinated, and wants cash and gold bullion in return.16 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandWorker loses claim against employer after warning about comments made to internHe mentioned to the intern what he believed "the pedigree of every human being to be”.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'I was so panicked': Sacked hotel staffer's hope after debt nightmare'I was thinking: Where has this come from?' shocked worker recounts after Covid layoffs.26 Oct 04:55 AM
New Zealand'Bugger off': Car groomer cleans up after being fired following heated argument with bossCalib Waitokia has been awarded more than $15,000 after being unfairly dismissed.20 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandCourt of last resort: Sacked hospital worker's appeal bid deniedAna Shaw objected to a large legal costs bill; now it's higher after losing appeal bid.19 Oct 02:14 AM
New ZealandPotty-mouthed plumbing tutor sacked after swearing at studentsSacked tutor said strong language was a feature of the plumbing workforce.17 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandBarber shop hit with $12,000 in penaltiesShe was hired for work experience, and within two weeks was cutting clients' hair.17 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandConstruction worker awarded $22k after being fired for 'twisting workmate's ear'The ERA has ruled the sacking was unfair and awarded him $22k.14 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Worst employee I've ever had': Hatmaker belittled woman for 'messing up' hatsThe employer must now pay her $26k but says he can't because he is 'just a poor hatmaker'.10 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandShow us your docs: Small business digs in over Labour Inspectorate requestSmall tourism business plans to fight "unjust" employer penalty.06 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandCompany culture: Boss told to 'get f****d'; worker told good riddanceERA's decision on penalty was influenced by the firm's "culture of swearing".05 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Treated like a criminal': Sacked cook did nothing wrong says judgeNiwa accepts the court's decision and hopes former ship's cook can now 'move forward'.30 Sep 05:21 PM
New ZealandSecurity driver felt 'left out' when colleagues spoke foreign languageAn ERA decision found the majority of Peter Carrington's claims were not justified.29 Sep 05:13 PM
New Zealand'Insane': Gloriavale member says allegations against community are 'laughable'Vigilant Standtrue wrote a book about how to train children - but leaders found out.28 Sep 05:54 PM
New Zealand'Pay up': Small business digs in over latest orderSmall business owner says she can't pay employment disputes bills closing in on $100,000.23 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandSacked nail technician accused of disciplining client's child wins payoutTechnician sharpens nails against employer after being sacked for alleged misconduct.19 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandBrakes put on bus driver's bid to get back to workERA less than completely satisfied 'an order for reinstatement would be a safe one'.14 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Inappropriately personal': Massage workers harassed, underpaid and sackedYoung and vulnerable migrants underpaid by more than $12,000 over six-month ordeal.05 Sep 08:18 PM
New ZealandOwners investigated man's excessive data on work phone. What they found was a 'betrayal'The ERA ruled the employee was more than likely selling the company's scrap metal.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorker's advocate wants to take health board battle internationalBeleaguered battler for workers' rights loses bid for judicial review of ERA decisions.31 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandWorker's ERA complaint results in $8000 bill for legal costsWorker who claimed resignation was forced and wiped company data must now help pay costs.25 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandAnxious young beauty therapist 'callously dismissed', awarded $18kYoung worker sacked from beauty clinic after raising her anxieties with management.18 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Never going to get any money out of me': Employer says she won't pay $22k compo in TikTok videoEmployer who sacked her worker said on TikTok she won't be paying compensation awarded.15 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandTeachers' payout for unfair dismissal upheld by Employment CourtThree teachers unjustifiably dismissed will keep their payout for lost remuneration.05 Aug 05:06 AM
New ZealandEmbattled advocate dealt another blow in court rulingLiquidation, bankruptcy battle and now an Employment Court decision, all in one week.04 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandEmployee takes defence force to court over 'witch hunt' suspensionThe employee says the NZ Defence Force should not have been allowed to suspend him.04 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandFormer funeral home worker paid $25k after cutting finger during embalming process'I didn't realise the seriousness of the cut,' Taylor told the Authority.03 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm lucky to be here': Scaffolder left a double amputee opens up on 'miracle' survival"I'm kind of stubborn. I wouldn't give up without a fight."22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWiped and missing design files to cost worker $113,000A sacked architectural designer ignored numerous requests to return work files.22 Jul 02:11 AM
New ZealandGrieving widower awarded $135k after work refuses paid leaveThe man battled for pay after his "mental health spiral" saw him need months off work.20 Jul 07:00 AM
