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
New ZealandAuckland DHB changes visitor policy after being accused of playing 'Russian roulette' with patient safetyVisitors will now only be able to enter Auckland City Hospital on compassionate grounds.13 Sep 03:58 AM
New ZealandDangerous Delta liaisons an employment, legal riskSex disease warning for amorous folks desperate to get new alert level romances.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLicence to jab: Covid Customs vax case a 'precedent'Just one person at risk could set stage for vast 'no jab, no job' policy, expert says.10 Sep 07:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | Lockdowns do not suspend employment lawOPINION: CTU's Richard Wagstaff warns employers they cannot unilaterally reduce wages.07 Sep 05:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNo jab, no job: Behind Auckland Airport's hard line on vaccinationsHow the airport persuaded the doubters and unions worried about the blanket approach.03 Sep 05:45 AM
