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
New ZealandGuard's relationship with inmate costs her job - but she's awarded $30,000Flawed Department of Corrections investigation means dismissed guard compensated.14 Mar 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce Cotterill: Let's shelter our social progress from virus stormNotable causes championed in recent years have taken a back seat to coronavirus.14 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandPlumber awarded $40,000 after boss says 'Take me to court, you a***hole'Texts calling worker a "c**t and fa**ot" part of a month of abuse from boss to plumber.12 Mar 12:41 AM
New ZealandHealth Director-General 'disappointed' in union leveraging Covid-19Apex union, who represent lab workers, will strike this Friday09 Mar 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerry Davies: Recruitment firm's 'disconnected' perspectiveRIGHT OF REPLY: Workers fight back. Does any worker really choose freely to be paid less?05 Mar 04:33 AM
New ZealandBoss who swore at sick apprentice must pay $20,000The apprentice electrician was allegedly told he had 'f***ed up'.03 Mar 06:41 AM
New ZealandMarch Madness: Auckland bus strike postponedBus strike set to disrupt Aucklanders' morning commute tomorrow has been postponed.03 Mar 02:45 AM
New ZealandBus strikes add to March Madness in Auckland this weekNZ Bus is warning of delays to some peak-hour bus services.02 Mar 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe real factors driving changes in the NZ labour marketCOMMENT: Workers themselves must take more ownership for their income security.29 Feb 02:00 AM
OpinionChris Lynch: More needed to stop migrant exploitationChris Lynch asks where is the support for struggling migrants.27 Feb 08:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Economic slavery': Businessman still owes staff $100kMigrant workers at the Royal Sweets Cafe were paid just $6 per hour.26 Feb 12:40 AM
EmploymentTruckie hired and fired by text wins thousands in compensationTruck driver fired by text message gets more than $6000 despite just two weeks' work.20 Feb 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWorkplace language drips with aggressionComment: Have you been 'kicking dead whales down the beach' today?19 Feb 04:00 PM
EmploymentPay cheque video: 'Scary' salary for two weeks' workA bartender reveals she was paid a "scary" sum for two weeks' work.14 Feb 01:09 AM
