New Zealand$17,000 headache for company after making worker redundantWorker who disclosed debilitating migraines to employer awarded $17,000 after losing job.20 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandRoad worker wins $32k against employer after crashThe company said he was hardworking and reliable, but tables turned after an accident.17 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandERA steps in after Thai restaurant refuses to pay ex-worker costsThai Orchid owner Julian Stokes has to pay a further $8055.31 in costs.14 Apr 01:03 AM
New ZealandIs an intern an employee? Woman's complaint against Ministry goes to hearingIntern Melanie Govender was paid $25,000 but says she should be treated as an employee.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCar dealership fined $19k after sacking employeeThe company director's wife yelled at the employee to 'get the f**k off the yard now'.05 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandWorker who bad-mouthed former employer ordered to stopWorker argues freedom to speak out; ERA says fair process at risk from public comments.31 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandEmployment Court grants another group of ex-Gloriavale members urgent hearingA second group of former Gloriavale residents will have their case heard in court.28 Mar 12:39 AM
New ZealandWaiter sacked after five shifts awarded almost $20,000Waiter pressured into working as a cook 'under the threat of a written warning'.23 Mar 05:30 AM
New ZealandMāori Law Society to help sacked workerWorker dismissed over vaccination status will challenge using principles of tikanga.16 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandBoss blames poor reception for sacking worker by textBoss sacks worker by text after accusations of serious misconduct.10 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandRedecorator fined $28k after employee's pay ends 15 days into jobAn Auckland tradie has been ordered to pay almost $30k - but he didn't even know about it.04 Mar 05:15 AM
New ZealandSanctioned: Company 'wilfully' ignores order to pay former employee $36kThe delay in the money has caused the former employee considerable financial difficulty.03 Mar 10:49 PM
New Zealand'I don't usually hire pregnant people': Waitress fired for getting pregnant wins $25k payout'I don't usually hire pregnant people,' sacked waitress was told.03 Mar 05:30 AM
EmploymentThai restaurant staffer granted $12,500 for unjustified dismissalThe owner decided to only pay the worker 80 per cent of the Covid-19 subsidy.01 Mar 03:00 AM
EmploymentRestaurant must pay $20k after failing to pay student's wages, then sacking herThe restaurant owner subjected the employee to an 'angry diatribe' in front of colleagues.28 Feb 04:27 AM
New ZealandBoss walks out, tosses diaries in the bin, awarded $31,000 in wages and holiday payFormer head of own firm awarded almost $31,000 in unpaid wages, outstanding holiday pay.27 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki worker reinstated after being fired for 'aggressive' behaviour towards boyFootage showed the worker bring his face within inches of the boy's and raise his fist.22 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandAnti-bullying advocate fined after Facebook posts breach confidentiality agreementAllan Halse claims he's a target for being critical of the Employment Relations Authority.16 Feb 05:21 AM
New Zealand'Keep an eye on the African wildebeest': Sacked hospital worker to appeal latest rulingFormer hospital worker who kept patient records as proof of bullying fails high court bid11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTyre fitter awarded $32,000 in lost wages, compensationThe payout follows the worker being axed 5 months after new owners took on the business.04 Feb 05:00 AM
EntertainmentTova O'Brien had 'eyes wide open' when signing restraint of trade, ERA toldDiscovery said The AM show will compete for the same audiences as O'Brien's radio show.20 Jan 03:07 AM
EmploymentMothers' appeal for paid parental leave deniedLaw stipulates a gap of no less than six months between parental leave payments.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandShaun Hendy, Siouxsie Wiles file complaints against university over 'unhinged' criticsProfessors have been targeted with increasingly 'unhinged' vitriol, a report states.03 Jan 02:07 AM
EmploymentSupreme Court dismisses Pizza Hut franchisees' appeal in delivery drivers caseThe legal action, on behalf of 28 delivery drivers, was to recover wages said to be owing.21 Dec 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'Unlawful and out of step': Big blow for Government's fair pay plansBusinessNZ refuses central role in fair pay agreements, suggesting further delays.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland woman awarded $25,000 after boss calls her 'f***ing hopeless'A woman who was told by her boss she was "f***ing useless" has been awarded $25,000.20 Nov 11:19 PM
New ZealandFlight controller who lost job after drug result blames spiked drinkFlight controller claims his positive drug test was because his drink was spiked at R&V.09 Nov 04:26 AM
EmploymentBoss joked about putting poison in productSoap-maker wins case after ERA finds found she suffered hurt and humiliation.03 Nov 04:00 PM
EmploymentWoman awarded $5000 after stoush with boss on FacebookThe Employment Relations Authority found the woman had been unjustifiably dismissed.14 Oct 08:34 PM
New ZealandNo jab, no job: Airport security officers let go after refusing to get Covid jabWorkers took their case to Employment Relations Authority - but lost.11 Oct 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentExperts question legality of potential 'no jab no job' Covid policyMandated vaccine policies introduced around the world have already created controversy.24 Sep 05:43 AM
Aged careNo jab, no job: Aged-care facility wants all staff to be vaccinatedOne caregiver says she feels pressured into getting the vaccine.15 Sep 05:40 AM
EmploymentCustoms frontline worker justifiably sacked after refusing Covid jab: ERAThe worker argued having to be vaccinated to keep her job breached the Bill of Rights.07 Sep 03:07 AM
New ZealandBoss who sacked mechanic via letter on computer keyboard told to pay $15kPayout for employee unjustifiably dismissed from role at garage.15 Aug 04:58 AM
