New ZealandFriendship ends in court with man ordered to pay $110,000 in unpaid wagesA 50-year friendship ends in court over free rent, gifted land and 7 years of unpaid wages06 Aug 03:47 AM
EmploymentArchitect told boss lucrative golf club project was on hold - then did the job himselfSenior architect secretly took on job then worked on the project during work hours.05 Aug 10:12 PM
New ZealandUnion staffer sacked for allegedly seeking sex to help with employment caseThe woman says she 'couldn't take it any more'.30 Jul 12:53 AM
EmploymentArborist awarded $12,000 after drunken joyride in work truckDismissal process sees arborist awarded $12,000 despite "stupid decision" to get in car.26 Jul 11:49 PM
Freight and logisticsCompany to pay nearly $60k in Covid redundancy caseThe first case of Covid-19 redundancies found two staffers unfairly dismissed.23 Jul 09:05 AM
New ZealandLaid off v fired: Why does it matter?Being fired can be tougher to recover from financially, professionally, and socially.22 Jul 12:34 AM
New ZealandThe highs and lows of now ex-minister Iain Lees-GallowayThe Palmerston North MP has been in Parliament for 12 years and a minister for three.22 Jul 12:31 AM
RetailRetail job cuts 'consequence' of customer habits - experts'These trends come at a social cost to employees, who are often quite vulnerable.'20 Jul 07:21 AM
EmploymentDisabled jobseeker told she would only get job 'if someone feels bad'A Hamilton woman says her 10-year search for work has uncovered employers' bad attitudes.19 Jul 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentSkyCity applies for wage subsidy extension, angering laid-off workersSkyCity is seeking more Government help after laying off 900 staff.13 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentNZ firms expect weak activity, more job cutsMany companies are preparing to reduce staff further.06 Jul 10:45 PM
BDBDEmploymentWorker shortages could raise food pricesFood growers are worried there aren't enough hands to do the work.02 Jul 10:50 PM
New Zealand'It's not a kindergarten': Another email revealed from under fire ferry managerEveryone had a great time at the party - but the boss was not happy.01 Jul 03:16 AM
New ZealandDon't hit send: Hold that late-night work emailNothing good comes from work emails sent in the wee hours of the morning experts say.30 Jun 08:11 PM
New ZealandFullers CEO 'disappointed' at manager's scathing 3am email to staffThe late night email to workers has earned a rebuke from company bosses.30 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandWatch Misconceptions, Episode 8: Miscarriage and workMisconceptions is a 10-part online video series telling the real story about miscarriage.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe jobs Kiwis don't want: 1000 jobs on offer but employers can't fill themEssential workers are screaming for help. But the borders are closed to foreign workers.30 Jun 07:24 AM
EmploymentDaycare teachers' hours cut due to Covid fearsUnion says new flexible-hours contracts are illegal.30 Jun 04:55 AM
New Zealand'Sleep, don't push send': Sage advice for Fullers boss who sent 3am message to staffA Fullers boss might be wishing she had got a good night's kip.30 Jun 02:11 AM
New ZealandFerry boss sends scathing 3am email: 'If you aren't up for it ... go do something else'The exasperated message from a boss appeared in inboxes while workers slept.29 Jun 09:17 PM
New ZealandERA alerts INZ to sham employment agreementFriend created a fake job to help his mate get into the country on a work visa.29 Jun 09:01 AM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: Workplace bullying complaints on riseFears bullying and harassment will get worse as businesses struggle and pressure mounts.26 Jun 03:08 AM
New ZealandMinimum wage hikes slash value of studyYou can still earn more with a degree - but the relative gain is shrinking.25 Jun 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentRedundancy: The biggest mistake employees makeEmployment expert says it's better to engage when your job's on the line.25 Jun 05:28 AM
New ZealandStop-go worker ordered to pay former boss $17,000Stop-go worker fired after "dangerous" actions ordered to pay former boss's legal costs.23 Jun 02:46 AM
EmploymentFired wife gets $70,000 for holiday pay and compensationERA finds woman unjustifiably dismissed when the marriage ends after 13 years of work.23 Jun 12:42 AM
EmploymentHistory of two-day weekend, today's calls for a four-day weekSaturday afternoon was the day in which workers enjoyed "rational recreation".21 Jun 09:13 PM
LifestyleInformal feedback: We crave it more than ever, and don't care who it's fromWith the switch to working from home, a fundamental workplace behaviour has disappeared.19 Jun 08:18 PM
EntertainmentOne 6pm newsreader? Future of TVNZ co-anchors in doubtTVNZ is considering going to a sole 6pm news anchor as it cuts 70 to 90 jobs this week.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrown seeks homes linked to Hawke's Bay slave traffickerSlave dealer faces up to 20 years in jail and could lose two family homes.19 Jun 06:23 AM
EmploymentParental leave boost for new parents from next monthCOMMENT: From July, paid parental leave period will increase from 22 weeks to 26 weeks.19 Jun 02:35 AM
New ZealandBullied at work: Woman's big payout after workplace 'broke my spirit', left her suicidalWorker who tried to take her own life after being bullied shares her story of hope.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHotel worker on bereavement leave awarded more than $20,000 for dismissalChatham Islands worker dismissed for taking unauthorised leave after dad dies, ERA finds.08 Jun 02:06 AM
New ZealandWoman awarded $30,000 in work-car GPS case won't get cashGPS data from work car showed woman at home and mall during work hours.04 Jun 01:33 AM
