EmploymentCEO 'taking time off effective immediately' after firing 900 staff on Zoom callBetter.com says it will conduct a "leadership and cultural assessment" following outcry.11 Dec 02:35 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
PremiumPremiumEmployment'Woeful and worsening': Burnout soars during lockdowns"Workers are genuinely tired." Steps for bosses and workers to reduce risk.03 Dec 04:27 AM
WorldApprentice sues after savage prankMan who hung upside down and slapped at a Christmas party is taking the company to court.30 Nov 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentTheresa Gattung: Why NZ women are effectively working for free from todayTheresa Gattung on why she'll be putting her out-of-office notification on from today.28 Nov 04:06 PM
New Zealand'Devastated': MediaWorks sexual assault complainant's bid declinedThe woman says 90 days is not long enough to make a claim.27 Nov 04:46 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail strike action set to disrupt holiday plans, commuter servicesKiwiRail workers have voted to go on strike during the lead-up to Christmas.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentThe incentive some employers are using to retain staffTight labour market prompts employers to step up.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWill KiwiRail CEO departure take heat out of strike threats?Acting chief executive still heading out for new job.24 Nov 04:43 AM
EmploymentUnvaccinated airport worker gets interim reinstatement after dismissalBorder worker on leave with pay until employment court can rule on grievance claim.24 Nov 01:34 AM
EmploymentComplaints laid against prominent law firmA leaked recording of a 2019 Christmas Party presentation reveals "toxic workplace".21 Nov 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 ZealandCorrections puts 152 unvaccinated prison staff on 'special leave'Corrections says placing about 150 staff on leave has not affected its operations.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVaccine mandates cause 'harm and division', public health expert claimsAs vaccine mandates come into force next week, one expert warns of potential pitfalls.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Health workforce under considerable stress,' nurses organisation saysNZNO says concerning staff levels in Auckland metro DHBs are putting patient care at risk.12 Nov 02:09 AM
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
New ZealandPrison psychologist leaves job, dates former inmateFormer psychologist breached code of ethics by dating prisoner.08 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVaccine mandate: Half of teachers at some schools don't want jab - principalThere are concerns for schools with large numbers of staff who did not want the vaccine.03 Nov 05:00 PM
EmploymentBoss joked about putting poison in productSoap-maker wins case after ERA finds found she suffered hurt and humiliation.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBakery owner who underpaid staff ordered to pay $300KInvestigation found staff worked 80 hours a week - but were only paid for 40.02 Nov 10:49 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay tattoo artist says vaccine mandate could push industry undergroundTattooing from home is higher risk, but could be only option for the unvaccinated.31 Oct 01:15 AM
Opinion'Very worried': Rising living costs may attract Kiwis over the ditchNearly a third of young New Zealanders are planning to move overseas to greener pastures.30 Oct 07:00 PM
Media and marketingNewshub may cut radio reporter rolesNewshub radio staff are understood to be devastated by the news.19 Oct 04:27 AM
New ZealandFirefighters say they were exposed to asbestos in Ponsonby, Onehunga incidentsFirefighters exposed to cancer-causing asbestos issue a safety notice against employer.18 Oct 11:29 PM
New Zealand'Justifiable limit on individual freedoms': Employment lawyer on vaccination mandateAn lawyer says employers should start a conversation with vaccine-hesitant staff.11 Oct 07:25 AM
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
EmploymentThe NZ tech company introducing half-day FridaysTrial found perk did not hit productivity.08 Oct 06:02 AM
PoliticsEmployers should be able to require full vax without being sued, David Seymour saysSeymour says Govt is too slow to give certainty to businesses worried about being sued.08 Oct 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Losing $15m per annum': Otago Uni launches voluntary redundancy schemeUni to contain spending in the face of losing international students and rising costs.28 Sep 05:10 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
PremiumPremiumCompaniesIndustrial dispute threatens bread supply, says George Weston FoodsGeorge Weston Foods staff members go on strike disputing long working hours and low pay.23 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandMandatory vaccination order under spotlight in High CourtEmployment advocate says order made under Covid-19 Public Health Response Act is unlawful.20 Sep 07:53 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentRussell McVeagh partner resigns after 'failing to meet' board's expectationsThe partner was exonerated in an independent investigation.19 Sep 05:00 PM
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
