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Damian Treanor: How to manage difficult employees effectively

OPINION: Tips for workplace harmony.

Workplace banter or sexual harassment? Firefighter reinstated after wrongful dismissal

Fire and Emergency NZ aren't happy and are considering appealing the ERA decision.

Jury awards $87m to driver burned by Starbucks drink

The man suffered third-degree burns to his penis, groin and inner thighs in the incident.

West Auckland supermarket shutting, staff futures uncertain

More than 50 staff are waiting to find out if they will be out of a job.

‘Grossly unfair’: Staff at Hatch owner FNZ revolt over capital raise

Some employees say their retirement funds have disappeared due to dilution.

Workers 'anxious as hell' as Woolworths proposes major store restructure

One employee told the Herald staff hours could be cut in half and their hourly rate cut.

‘Some of the worst’ properties ‘ever seen’: Landlords fined after evicting unhappy tenants

Landlords must pay $25,900 and face a six-year restraining order.

'Blindsided:' Farm worker wins $30k after being fired a week before Christmas

The man said he had to beg and borrow from family to support his partner and children.

‘It was manipulation’: Sports coach allegedly crossed the line with 14yo

Teen: 'I don’t want him doing that to other people, it’s not a nice feeling'.

Costly oversights: Homeowners unaware of tenancy law pitfalls

Tenant's claim highlighted lack of Healthy Homes standards and smoke alarms.

Watch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealed

Official information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.

'Tirade of abuse': Ex-Platform editor wins payouts after incidents involving host Sean Plunket

The ERA finds an editor was treated unfairly and unreasonably after raising concerns.

SPCA to pay $29,000 after flawed dismissal of volunteer coordinator

The ERA ruled the dismissal process was unfair and disproportionate.

Opinion: What's the cure for workplace sick days?

OPINION: Medication education, flexible work deals can combat illness, boost loyalty.

Federal employees union sues Trump over Musk-led efficiency drive

Doge-gone it: Lawsuit filed minutes after Trump sworn in as 47th US President.

NZ productivity crisis blamed on brain drain, dismal pay prospects

We're just not ambitious enough, recruitment firm says.

A rock and a hard place: Jailed quarry worker loses job after unexplained absence

His partner tried to inform the company, but the details were unclear.

'Destroy her:' How a 16yo kitchen hand fought back against unfair dismissal - and won

ERA finds restaurant bosses pressured her to sign a casual contract or lose her job.