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
New ZealandAmbulance worker fired after 'standing naked in front of colleague' awarded $37k compoWoman said her colleague tried to kiss her as he changed into a wetsuit on a fishing trip.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMother denied paid leave after wrong advice from IRDThe woman was wrongfully told she could become a contractor and still receive payment.24 Jul 11:01 PM
EmploymentWoman fired after relationship with boss ended awarded nearly $25,000Woman who worked to pay off cell phone gets $25,000 after boyfriend/boss fires her.20 Jul 11:13 PM
EmploymentRestaurant owner to pay $125,000 over worker exploitationRestaurant owner's actions labelled a substantial abuse of power.13 Jul 05:20 AM
New ZealandTop chef left with a bad taste in his mouth after stoush with restaurateurRestaurateur said the chef was using a burn injury as an excuse not to go to work.08 Jul 03:40 AM
New ZealandAuckland liquor store ordered to pay exploited staff more than $97,000The ERA agreed that the breaches by the owner were intentional.06 Jul 12:29 AM
New ZealandThree South Auckland superettes fined $57,000 for migrant exploitationEmployer provided false information and took advantage of employees' vulnerability.08 Jun 03:02 AM
EmploymentNurse wins $32k compensation after Covid-19 redundancyThe nurse said redundancy had "totally ruined" her.30 May 04:06 AM
EmploymentRocket Lab ordered to pay $98k for employee's unjustified dismissalEngineer's dismissal was unjustified and there were serious breaches of good faith: ERA.28 May 11:26 PM
New ZealandFarmer awarded $22k after being served trespass noticeHilsley Short was left anxious and stressed about providing for his family.28 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandWoman fights for 'unpaid' farm wages after break-upERA concluded woman was not an employee.05 Apr 06:10 AM
EmploymentPainter sacked in first week wins $12,500 compensationHe was awarded compensation and lost wages, after just four-and-a-half days into the job.04 Apr 11:15 PM
EmploymentYoung woman wins $10,000 employment compensationIssues included suspension, limited breaks & an "embarrassing" mall disciplinary process.27 Mar 11:34 PM
New ZealandSacked by email: Worker awarded $20,000 for unjustified dismissalTyler Ward was dismissed from Samson Hill Harvesting Limited by email.15 Mar 10:20 PM
