$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.
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Covid: Sick or isolating staff can't be forced into the office
Omicron's second wave is sparking a wave of disputes about workers' rights.
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.
Tax trip-up: The implications of a working holiday business trip
Businesses warned to be careful about combining work and holidays.
Sacked, shunned, called a paedo: How misery continued for acquitted teacher
He had been accused of touching three female students inappropriately.
Act demands Covid response inquiry, would scrap Three Waters if in power
The Act leader has released the party's first 100 days plan.
'Basic etiquette': Why you should never say 'hey' to your colleagues
An Australian etiquette expert has explained why you should never use the term.
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.
Stop cooking up arrogance, hospo group tells Govt
Ahead of new work visa launch, hospo sector tells Govt to get real about jobs.
Kamahl Santamaria saga: TVNZ chairman admits 'thorough reference checks were not undertaken'
The veteran broadcaster subsequently resigned on June 28.
Opinion: Sockburn killing - The buck stops with you, minister
The man accused of killing Laisa Waka Tunidau in random attack was in mental health care.
Lawyer claims seasonal work scheme agreements breach employment laws
Seasonal employment scheme workers take a Hawke's Bay firm to court over pay deductions.
Upmarket bar must pay former employee, despite appeal
The Grange now owes former front-of-house employee Richard Guerra $12,500.
'Te Wānanga o Aotearoa has not acted in good faith'
Terminal cancer patient is not only fighting for her life but for an insurance payout.
'Boys' club' bakery sex banter prompts $30k payout
Tough journey is worth it, advocate says after bakery bungles sex harassment complaint.
NZ brand Allbirds to cover costs of US staff seeking abortions
The company said the Roe v Wade ruling would directly affect the rights of its staff.
Minister's sympathy for shocked scaffolder who lost both arms
'I have the deepest sympathies for him and his family.'
Government scores win in FPA battle
The Government has chalked up a win for its Labour market reforms.
Sasha Borissenko: A look at prisoners' rights - and earnings
OPINION: There have been moves to raise the minimum wage for prisoners.
NZ Firefighters' Union to begin strike action on Monday for better pay and working conditions
Lower ranks are barely paid the minimum wage, union claims.
'That money is for my kids': Ex cafe worker still waiting for payout from boss
A pregnant waitress who won $25,000 from her boss is fighting to get the award.
Power tool placed near worker's buttocks 'unwanted sexual behaviour'
Worker compensated after boss places power tool near his buttocks.
Revealed: The 'appalling' number of ACC claims for long Covid accepted
ACC data shows only 73 claims for Covid have been made - and a tinier number accepted.
Mt Eden prison staff crisis: 102 vacancies, double-bunking to increase nationally
There are 102 vacancies at Mt Eden prison, where some units now can't be staffed.
Anatomy of a media scandal: Inside Kamahl Santamaria's fall from grace
Allegations emerged out of TVNZ this week — but how far back do they stem?
Roger Partridge: Fair Pay Agreement reform remains a lemon
The FPA Bill threatens the prosperity of everyone except the unions.
Fair pay battle heats up, after UN organisation calls for more information
ILO has asked NZ Government for more information on FPAs after BusinessNZ complaint.
Two Gloriavale senior leaders resign following public apology
The resignations were reportedly part of Gloriavale's commitment to change.
Gloriavale leaders apologise for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse, child labour
Landmark court decision opens the door for further court action against Gloriavale.
'Mind-boggling': Govt criticised for trying to ram through income insurance scheme
Govt accused of poor practice, ramming through proposed income insurance scheme.
Comment: Why a high minimum wage doesn't make best 'employee market'
OPINION: "It's a trap to believe a high minimum wage is the key to employee retention."
$278k bill for Kiwi oil and gas giant over 'harrowing' sackings
Sackings leave oil and gas firm with compensation bill over a quarter of a million dollars