New ZealandTiny homes saga turns sour: Boss wins payout after worker sets up rival firmThe worker used company time, testimonials and product images to start a rival business.30 Sep 04:00 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
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSasha Borissenko: Strange UK laws you've probably brokenA list of some of the peculiar laws to come out of the motherland.25 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'I was now losing money' - Strippers paying thousands in fines, bonds to performSex workers 'pay to work' as strip clubs ask for bonds and deduct fines from their wages.23 Sep 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentLessons so far from the world's biggest four-day work week trialThe four-day work week could be here to stay for many participating in trial.21 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGender and ethnic pay gap myths bustedOPINION:'Myth number five I'm not even going to gonna dignify with a response.'15 Sep 06:29 PM
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
PremiumPremiumEmploymentThe Great Resignation: An 'Excellent' way to stop your staff 'quiet quitting'HR startup gains high-profile backers at home - and draws big names in the US.07 Sep 05:28 AM
New ZealandFocus: 'I wanted to expose them': Gloriavale dad turns on leaders in Employment CourtLongtime Gloriavale member Clem Ready turns against the leaders claiming that sexual abuse, bullying and forced labour are prevalent within the sect. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Sep 12:42 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 ZealandSexual banter 'normal' at Defence Force, dismissed worker claimsDefence Force worker said sexual banter was tolerated because female colleague ignored it.01 Sep 06:14 PM
New ZealandStrikes suspended as firefighter's union and Fenz agree to mediationThe hour-long walk-off scheduled for this Friday has since been cancelled by NZPFU31 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandFocus: Gloriavale TV bride speaks about why she left the communityFormer Gloriavale resident Pearl Valor reveals the harsh working conditions and the unwanted attention of men while working at the Christian community. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Aug 08:46 PM
New ZealandGloriavale's Pearl Valor - from famed TV wedding to leaving the communeGloriavale TV bride speaks about why she left the community where she was born and raised.30 Aug 04:19 AM
New Zealand'It's triggering': Former Gaurav Sharma staffer urges MP to 'move on' after latest 4700-word Facebook postFormer staffer for Gaurav Sharma urges MP to move on after his latest social media rant.29 Aug 07:53 AM
New ZealandLocked-out Purex employees threatened with $500,000 fine after strikeThe company has threatened 67 employees to pay almost $550,000 in damages.29 Aug 06:25 AM
New ZealandWharf explosion: Union questions health and safety proceduresWorksafe said any information would be 'months away'.28 Aug 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'Resetting boundaries': Why Kiwi workers are joining the 'quiet quitting' trendWhat is 'quiet quitting' and why are workers doing it?23 Aug 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKuslan Sugathapala: Return to economic decency overdueOPINION: Researcher explores where NZ went wrong - and finds it is still going there.18 Aug 05:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrace Forrest: Time to deliver modern slavery lawsOPINION: New Zealand can and should lead the world in calling out human rights abuses.17 Aug 05:00 PM
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
EmploymentKiwis on benefit: Are some of us really too lazy to work?Welfare has again become a hot-button political issue.09 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesThe bag stops here: Air NZ and Qantas bosses cleaning planes, handling luggageQantas and Air NZ have bosses and office staff rolling up their sleeves at airports.08 Aug 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionConfidentiality and the Law Society's culture reviewOPINION: In he said/she said cases, one thing might risk the safety of complainants.06 Aug 11:00 PM
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 ZealandGloriavale leaders want judge to stand aside: She won'tAfter success of men's case against Gloriavale workers' status, six women file lawsuit.04 Aug 04:30 AM
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
EmploymentBaker's wife fined for her part in exploiting workersPartner knew what was happening so she's also liable, authority rules.19 Jul 06:27 PM
New Zealand$100,000-plus payout to staff wrongly sacked in lockdown by travel agentGlobal travel giant Helloworld ordered to pay more than $100k to ex-employees.18 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentCovid: Sick or isolating staff can't be forced into the officeOmicron's second wave is sparking a wave of disputes about workers' rights.14 Jul 05:25 AM
New ZealandDoggy daycare worker wins $19k after being 'let go' via textThe manager accused her worker of fraudulent behaviour and stealing from the company.13 Jul 05:15 AM
New Zealand'Communicating with notes', Countdown manager never bothered to meet workerSupermarket workers were dubbed 'heroes' during the 2020 lockdown, but not all was well.12 Jul 05:00 AM
