New ZealandNew data shows at least seven complaints filed against ACC staff accessing sensitive claims'We are also working on a number of other improvement initiatives in system controls.'15 Mar 02:49 AM
New Zealand'They're not listening to us': Nurses say DHB failed to act on unsafe staffingHealth and safety concerns including staffing were raised with Wairarapa DHB last month.13 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Report reveals details of pay and conditions for lawyersWhat workers said in the legal union's employment information report.13 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandPacific peoples paid less than Pākehā across New ZealandFor every dollar a Pākehā man makes, a Pacific woman makes 73 cents.10 Mar 10:00 PM
Retail'We've run out of staff': Restaurants shut up shop, say Omicron catastrophicSome eateries have staff but no customers; some have customers, no staff. Some face both.10 Mar 04:00 PM
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 ZealandMIQ mess: 'Staff hurting' - workers consider strikeStrike? MIQ staff miffed over closing time revelations, losing allowances, union says.10 Mar 02:31 AM
New ZealandGovt ministries on track to sack unvaxxed staff - hundreds of jobs on the lineA High Court ruling has not deterred the public sector from firing unvaccinated staff.07 Mar 10:24 PM
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 ZealandPlanned strike involving 10,000 health workers postponed10,000 health workers across the country were set to walk off the job tomorrow.03 Mar 05:56 AM
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
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Health sector strike looms amid Omicron waveWorkers have come under extreme pressure in the last two years.27 Feb 02:00 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionUnemployment insurance: 'Don't buy the baloney'Opinion: An economics professor cuts through the criticism of the job insurance scheme.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesA test for the boss: Will they allow WFH after your overseas trip?Employment expert says bosses couldn't reasonably deny staff who can do job from home.18 Feb 03:44 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 ZealandMBIE prosecution: Hamilton man, company to fight charges of underpaying workersGaurav Batra and GSK Holdings entered not guilty pleas to their charges today.15 Feb 03:19 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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why Income insurance will cost those who benefit the mostOPINION: Our editorial of the New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Woeful': Border scheme to lure 300 teachers to NZ - only 8 cameClaim process is too costly, confusing and slow to get teachers into the country.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'De facto lockdowns': The devastating impact of Omicron's Big Sick on the economySick people and those self-isolating won't be able to leave their homes under new rules.27 Jan 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'Office nostalgia': What Kiwis think of working from homeSurvey reveals younger employees finding it harder at home.26 Jan 04:30 AM
OpinionOpinion: We need to declare a health workforce emergencyHealth official on staff shortage under Covid, impact on other surgery, staff retention.23 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTova O'Brien 'given cold shoulder' in final weeks, lawyer suggestsO'Brien takes Discovery to Employment Relations Authority over restraint of trade clause.19 Jan 02:08 AM
New Zealand'It's five days too late': Union criticism after Auckland bus driver tests positiveStaff at an Auckland bus company are self-isolating after a colleague tested positive.10 Jan 02:30 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 ZealandAssets of former Indian restaurant owners frozen in employment disputeOwners are Indian nationals, and there are risks they might relocate.05 Jan 02:00 AM
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
New ZealandWoman awarded $24,000 after colleague sexually harassed her, stalked her on FacebookA man harassed a fellow security guard, saying he'd follow her home and watch her sleep.01 Jan 01:55 AM
New Zealand'It came as a complete shock': Midwife and solo mum of six struggling to survive, owed $25,000Health Ministry apologises for payment claims email error causing "considerable concern".24 Dec 04:00 PM
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
EntertainmentRust cast and crew rally for Alec BaldwinLetter blasts the "public narrative surrounding our workplace tragedy".11 Dec 08:45 PM