RetailFoodstuffs to give 10% bonus to essential staffIts workers nationwide will receive a bonus to their hours worked while in alert level 4.19 Aug 05:26 AM
New ZealandMajor retailers' 'piss take' approach to level 4 lockdown concerning, union saysSome employees have reported being called in to ship Champagne flutes and fake grass.19 Aug 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentSkyCity workers get $2.90/hour base rate pay rate rise"We have a highly feminised management so we said 'come on sisters'," - Joe Carolan.17 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandBoss who sacked mechanic via letter on computer keyboard told to pay $15kPayout for employee unjustifiably dismissed from role at garage.15 Aug 04:58 AM
New ZealandMidwives strike: Six DHBs cancel non-urgent caesarean birthsAbout 1500 hospital midwives are holding rolling eight-hour strikes this week.11 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandEmployment Relations Authority rules in favour of bus drivers on split shiftsThe ruling confirms bus drivers working split shifts are entitled to more breaks.04 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandMediaWorks sexual assault allegations: 'People may wish to talk to us' - policePolice say they will do everything to support people throughout the process.04 Aug 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow menopause is forcing women out of workNew survey shows 42 per cent of women consider leaving their jobs because of menopause.04 Aug 01:41 AM
New ZealandAccused ambo officer: Colleague 'saw me with no clothes on, but no sexual assault'Worker feels vindicated by ERA decision awarding him $37,000 for unjustified dismissal.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington bus drivers accept fourth offer in pay negotiation wrangleThe new deal brings an end to six months of tension and acrimony.29 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandAmbulance worker fired after 'standing naked in front of colleague' awarded $37k compoWoman said her colleague tried to kiss her as he changed into a wetsuit on a fishing trip.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Largely Pākehā:' Former staff accuse Te Arawhiti of racismLong-serving Māori staff member who left relatively recently blasted agency for racism.27 Jul 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Your sick leave rights and the dangers of throwing a sickieVulnerable employees will be shouting "huzzah" this week as sick leave doubles.25 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandMother denied paid leave after wrong advice from IRDThe woman was wrongfully told she could become a contractor and still receive payment.24 Jul 11:01 PM
EmploymentCare provider fined $552k over woman's death at support homeThe woman drowned when left alone in a bath in October 2016.23 Jul 05:14 AM
EmploymentWoman fired after relationship with boss ended awarded nearly $25,000Woman who worked to pay off cell phone gets $25,000 after boyfriend/boss fires her.20 Jul 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesGrant Bradley: Why a union veteran's been appointed to Air NZ boardGoulter one voice among many on the board but no doubt Govt expects it to be heard.19 Jul 05:30 AM
EmploymentForestry companies fined $756k after East Coast fatalityBoth companies failed to ensure the dangerous work was being carried out safely18 Jul 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismThe Government move farmers are happy withUp to 18,000 migrant workers given more certainty by Government move.16 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandNurses lift strike notices after $408m pay offerNow it is up to union members to decide whether to accept.16 Jul 04:52 AM
New ZealandPrivate hospital anaesthetic technicians threaten strike actionWorkers have been in talks with the hospital owner but these had broken down, says union.15 Jul 03:17 AM
World'Dangerous precedent': Fiji govt to sack unvaccinated workersPublic servants told they will be sacked if they are not fully vaccinated by November 1.09 Jul 11:11 PM
EmploymentNZ too slow to adopt four-day working week, expert saysFour-day week business pioneer is frustrated NZ law is "penalising companies".09 Jul 07:10 AM
New ZealandTop chef left with a bad taste in his mouth after stoush with restaurateurRestaurateur said the chef was using a burn injury as an excuse not to go to work.08 Jul 03:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGraham Redding: How to survive when our moral compass is skewedOpinion: Feelings of guilt and shame manifest across more sectors than just military.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNurses vote to strike in July, August and SeptemberThe vote count was high and members are resolute, nurses' advocate says.06 Jul 03:56 AM
New ZealandAuckland liquor store ordered to pay exploited staff more than $97,000The ERA agreed that the breaches by the owner were intentional.06 Jul 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentBusiness Hub: Peter Beck on turning 100 Rocket Lab staff into millionaires"You don't go to Mars working 8 to 5, Monday to Friday."02 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandMigrant women's charity threatens legal action against whistle-blowersFacing bullying allegations, non-profit claims harassment from anonymous sources.01 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleOz companies grant paid menstrual, menopausal leaveOz company introduces a radical move to support its female employees.25 Jun 10:14 PM
New ZealandWellington bus drivers vote to reject third pay offerThe wrangle over their collective agreement has so far resulted in a strike and a lockout.23 Jun 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentSasha Borissenko: Pay equity tussle - what do you do if it happens to you?Changes to New Zealand's Equal Pay Act came into force in 2020: What you need to know.20 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury Medical Officer of Health resigns after being reinstatedHe went to court to get his job back, was reinstated, but has now quit.15 Jun 01:38 AM
New ZealandLive: Thousands of striking nurses drown out Health Minister's speech at ParliamentNurses have walked off the job around the country in demand of better pay and conditions.09 Jun 03:29 AM
