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Grieving widower awarded $135k after work refuses paid leave

The man battled for pay after his "mental health spiral" saw him need months off work.

Baker's wife fined for her part in exploiting workers

Partner knew what was happening so she's also liable, authority rules.

Woman paid out 12k after boss stole money out of her pay

Restaurant manager Angelica Sosa got a surprise when she checked her payslip.

$100,000-plus payout to staff wrongly sacked in lockdown by travel agent

Global travel giant Helloworld ordered to pay more than $100k to ex-employees.

Doggy daycare worker wins $19k after being 'let go' via text

The manager accused her worker of fraudulent behaviour and stealing from the company.

'Communicating with notes', Countdown manager never bothered to meet worker

Supermarket workers were dubbed 'heroes' during the 2020 lockdown, but not all was well.

Paid parental leave victory: Mother declined twice - but 'no' not an option

Paid parental leave comes through, 18 months after baby born.

Sacked, shunned, called a paedo: How misery continued for acquitted teacher

He had been accused of touching three female students inappropriately.

Bakery owner forced to sell house to compensate abused staff

Boss told one worker he would arrange to cut off the man's limbs and harm his family.

Architectural designer forced to clean bathrooms

Architectural designer who cleaned bathrooms awarded $20k after losing job during Covid.

Mum forced to quit job loses bid for paid leave

Pregnant mum forced to quit job fails challenge to IRD over paid parental leave

Desperate grad applied for 300 jobs. When he got one it came with a $90K catch - and a tax-evading boss

The worker was given two options; pay the company tax out of his own wages, or be sacked.

$17,000 headache for company after making worker redundant

Worker who disclosed debilitating migraines to employer awarded $17,000 after losing job.

Road worker wins $32k against employer after crash

The company said he was hardworking and reliable, but tables turned after an accident.

ERA steps in after Thai restaurant refuses to pay ex-worker costs

Thai Orchid owner Julian Stokes has to pay a further $8055.31 in costs.

Is an intern an employee? Woman's complaint against Ministry goes to hearing

Intern Melanie Govender was paid $25,000 but says she should be treated as an employee.

Car dealership fined $19k after sacking employee

The company director's wife yelled at the employee to 'get the f**k off the yard now'.

Worker who bad-mouthed former employer ordered to stop

Worker argues freedom to speak out; ERA says fair process at risk from public comments.