New ZealandFired farm worker awarded $14,000ERA finds man accused of damaging a power pole with a tractor was unjustifiably dismissed03 Jun 12:11 AM
Employment'Five days not enough': CTU calls for more sick leaveUnions want sick leave amounts to be doubled to 10 days a year.02 Jun 10:33 PM
New ZealandBosses warned rights still the same under Covid-19Experts warn businesses to follow the same process as pre-Covid-19 to avoid issues.02 Jun 03:52 AM
New ZealandJennifer Ward-Lealand: Kiwi actors were once called 'Mexicans of the South Pacific'Reigning New Zealander of the Year has shared Kiwi actors' dark reputation.02 Jun 03:24 AM
EmploymentSales of staff surveillance software up 300pcEmployee surveillance software sales have skyrocketed during lockdown.01 Jun 11:13 PM
New ZealandAlmost 100 redundancies proposed at Transmission GullyWorkers the 'meat in the sandwich' of a public private partnership battle of wills.26 May 06:15 AM
New ZealandTAB cuts jobs after plans to axe 30% of its workforceTAB had consulted on removing 220 jobs the past two weeks, 30 per cent of its workforce.25 May 02:03 AM
RetailAxed senior Kathmandu manager claims Covid-19 restructure was unfairThe ERA heard that Kathmandu's restructure happened quickly.24 May 09:04 PM
New ZealandSacked worker wins $20,000 from convenience store bossThe Employment Relations Authority found the worker was unjustifiably dismissed.24 May 04:46 AM
New ZealandAir NZ to cut 300 engineering, maintenance jobs - unionThe union is calling for the airline to bring back jobs it previously sent offshore.18 May 03:57 AM
New ZealandFlight attendant says life 'destroyed' after inflight sex allegationsFlight attendant speaks out over unsubstantiated sex act claims he says ruined his life.16 May 05:22 AM
New ZealandFlight attendant accused of sex act with passenger awarded $20kThe employee had always "strongly denied" the allegation.14 May 09:46 AM
EmploymentUnemployment rate rises to 4.2%, worst still to comeUnemployment data for first quarter indicates economy was in good shape before crisis.05 May 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Economic and social slavery' - Auckland businessman remains behind barsThe Court of Appeal dismissed the legal challenge and condemned the businessman.03 May 11:30 PM
New Zealand$65k payout for bashed, traumatised ex-prison guardGuard 'broken into a thousand pieces' after prison assault.03 May 02:21 AM
New ZealandUnions and advocates seek assurance for tenants and employeesAdvocates want further assurance as New Zealand move into alert level 3.25 Apr 08:48 PM
New Zealand'They're pretty crushed': Union fights for supermarket workers' 10% bonusSupermarket workers will lose their 10 per cent bonus pay from Tuesday.23 Apr 09:40 PM
EmploymentCompany wanted $200k redundancy back after argument in hotel lobbyArgument in hotel lobby leads to Employment Relations Authority hearing.23 Apr 07:17 PM
New ZealandCourier worker gets $35,000 after company breaches Holiday Act"It's potentially deprived her of the opportunity for rest," ERA tells.23 Apr 06:13 PM
New ZealandWoman ordered to pay up on $140k debt to former employerNearly a year after the tens of thousands were due, former employee hadn't paid a cent.22 Apr 09:28 AM
New ZealandFormer police worker awarded $20,000 in employment caseCompensation is for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to her feelings, ERA said.22 Apr 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our Covid-19 unsung heroesWE SAY: We should be humbled by the work and sacrifices of our essential workers.16 Apr 05:00 PM
AirlinesUnion calls for brakes on Air NZ plans to axe nearly 1500 cabin crewUnion says the airline risks it reputation by speed of the process09 Apr 05:25 AM
New ZealandLockdown complicates Easter payments for workersDetermining if staff get paid public holidays should be based on Covid-19 patterns: MBIE.07 Apr 07:27 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesTaking flight: Air NZ pilots in firing line as planes groundedAirlines last year were desperate to recruit pilots - now they're racing to let them go.07 Apr 05:54 AM
EmploymentWoman says employer applied for her wage subsidy - after she was sackedHer boss applied for the scheme under her name after she was made redundant.05 Apr 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha Borissenko: Bosses can't use pandemic to slash and burnThe outbreak doesn't give business-owners licence to flagrantly disregard employment laws.05 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Supermarkets corner the produce sectorWe say:Supermarkets are weathering the storm and staff deserve all the thanks we can give.03 Apr 04:00 PM
EmploymentCoronavirus: Hotel workers' wages cut to $585 a weekHotel workers are being asked to work for only the $585 a week state subsidy.01 Apr 05:42 AM
New Zealand'Avert admissions' goal of seven night shifts in a row mental health rosterWaikato psychiatrists to work seven night roster to "avert admissions" during pandemic.30 Mar 11:00 PM
EmploymentCoronavirus: Workers in essential services say they feel unsafeCompanies flouting lockdown rules could suffer lasting reputational damage, expert says.26 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: CTU told of 'unscrupulous employers' exploiting staffCouncil of Trade Unions is warning employers not to take advantage of the Covid-19 crisis.24 Mar 06:13 PM
EmploymentCoronavirus crisis: Thousands of job cuts comingThe Chamber of Commerce says job cuts are coming and has urged the Government to do more.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKawerau company fined $79K after woman loses fingerThe 29-year-old lost one finger and injured three others in the accident.15 Mar 04:00 PM
