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Bullied at work: Woman's big payout after workplace 'broke my spirit', left her suicidal
Worker who tried to take her own life after being bullied shares her story of hope.
Hotel worker on bereavement leave awarded more than $20,000 for dismissal
Chatham Islands worker dismissed for taking unauthorised leave after dad dies, ERA finds.
Woman awarded $30,000 in work-car GPS case won't get cash
GPS data from work car showed woman at home and mall during work hours.
Fired farm worker awarded $14,000
ERA finds man accused of damaging a power pole with a tractor was unjustifiably dismissed
'Five days not enough': CTU calls for more sick leave
Unions want sick leave amounts to be doubled to 10 days a year.
Bosses warned rights still the same under Covid-19
Experts warn businesses to follow the same process as pre-Covid-19 to avoid issues.
Jennifer Ward-Lealand: Kiwi actors were once called 'Mexicans of the South Pacific'
Reigning New Zealander of the Year has shared Kiwi actors' dark reputation.
Sales of staff surveillance software up 300pc
Employee surveillance software sales have skyrocketed during lockdown.
Almost 100 redundancies proposed at Transmission Gully
Workers the 'meat in the sandwich' of a public private partnership battle of wills.
TAB cuts jobs after plans to axe 30% of its workforce
TAB had consulted on removing 220 jobs the past two weeks, 30 per cent of its workforce.
Axed senior Kathmandu manager claims Covid-19 restructure was unfair
The ERA heard that Kathmandu's restructure happened quickly.
Sacked worker wins $20,000 from convenience store boss
The Employment Relations Authority found the worker was unjustifiably dismissed.
Air NZ to cut 300 engineering, maintenance jobs - union
The union is calling for the airline to bring back jobs it previously sent offshore.
Flight attendant says life 'destroyed' after inflight sex allegations
Flight attendant speaks out over unsubstantiated sex act claims he says ruined his life.
Flight attendant accused of sex act with passenger awarded $20k
The employee had always "strongly denied" the allegation.
Unemployment rate rises to 4.2%, worst still to come
Unemployment data for first quarter indicates economy was in good shape before crisis.
'Economic and social slavery' - Auckland businessman remains behind bars
The Court of Appeal dismissed the legal challenge and condemned the businessman.
$65k payout for bashed, traumatised ex-prison guard
Guard 'broken into a thousand pieces' after prison assault.
Unions and advocates seek assurance for tenants and employees
Advocates want further assurance as New Zealand move into alert level 3.
'They're pretty crushed': Union fights for supermarket workers' 10% bonus
Supermarket workers will lose their 10 per cent bonus pay from Tuesday.
Company wanted $200k redundancy back after argument in hotel lobby
Argument in hotel lobby leads to Employment Relations Authority hearing.
Courier worker gets $35,000 after company breaches Holiday Act
"It's potentially deprived her of the opportunity for rest," ERA tells.
Woman ordered to pay up on $140k debt to former employer
Nearly a year after the tens of thousands were due, former employee hadn't paid a cent.
Former police worker awarded $20,000 in employment case
Compensation is for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to her feelings, ERA said.
Editorial: Our Covid-19 unsung heroes
WE SAY: We should be humbled by the work and sacrifices of our essential workers.
Union calls for brakes on Air NZ plans to axe nearly 1500 cabin crew
Union says the airline risks it reputation by speed of the process
Lockdown complicates Easter payments for workers
Determining if staff get paid public holidays should be based on Covid-19 patterns: MBIE.
Taking flight: Air NZ pilots in firing line as planes grounded
Airlines last year were desperate to recruit pilots - now they're racing to let them go.
Woman says employer applied for her wage subsidy - after she was sacked
Her boss applied for the scheme under her name after she was made redundant.
Sasha Borissenko: Bosses can't use pandemic to slash and burn
The outbreak doesn't give business-owners licence to flagrantly disregard employment laws.
Editorial: Supermarkets corner the produce sector
We say:Supermarkets are weathering the storm and staff deserve all the thanks we can give.
Coronavirus: Hotel workers' wages cut to $585 a week
Hotel workers are being asked to work for only the $585 a week state subsidy.
'Avert admissions' goal of seven night shifts in a row mental health roster
Waikato psychiatrists to work seven night roster to "avert admissions" during pandemic.