New ZealandTop NZ scientist suspended amid bullying allegationsOz university suspends top NZ scientist Alan Cooper after carrying out "culture check".07 Sep 10:27 PM
EmploymentMcDonald's worker awarded $1000 in employment disputeComplaints were made about a drawing of a "superhero who could see through clothing".05 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandNZ 'hairstylist to the stars' pinged for paying worker only $10/hourKwon has also withdrawn from a Korean-government backed job fair in Auckland.25 Aug 10:59 PM
EmploymentWoman fired after complaint over comments about her breasts gets $45kA company has been fined $45,000 after sacking a worker soon after she made a complaint.23 Aug 05:39 AM
EmploymentSacked by 'rude' employer: Adventure Playground to pay ex staffer $62kShaun Isaac worked intermittently for the business between 2013 and 2017.22 Aug 09:23 PM
EmploymentHairdresser was paid just $10/hr. Now she's won $40kShe had been promised an increase after her three month trial. Instead she was paid less.22 Aug 06:02 AM
New ZealandFormer council employee awarded $20,000 by Employment Relations AuthorityERA rules failure to investigate personal grievance caused physical and emotional harm.21 Aug 02:38 AM
New ZealandSacked for selfies: Worker fired after eight hours wins $3800 payoutWei Hu's trial performance was unsatisfactory but he still got paid $4000.06 Aug 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Rough diamond' barista unfairly fired for swearing at customersRachel Ferrari admitted swearing but argued customers enjoyed "robust social interaction".04 Aug 06:34 PM
New Zealand$85,000 awarded to a foreign worker who was unjustly firedEmployer used an invalid contract to force worker to repay wages, then fired her.27 Jul 10:24 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating after motorway head-on crash footage leaked"Police take these matters seriously and we are disappointed at what occurred."25 Jul 07:04 AM
New ZealandDHB psychologists vote to strike later this monthIt is the first nationwide strike for psychologists in New Zealand.16 Jul 06:22 AM
EmploymentLabourer accused of sexist Tinder comments wins $10k payoutThe ERA has found in favour of a worker accused of sexist remarks.08 Jul 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNew legal column: After Russell McVeagh, has anything changed for women?COMMENT: The Bazley report into Russell McVeagh - one year on.07 Jul 07:00 PM
EmploymentStranded worker wins $87k payoutWorker was denied entry to NZ following his employer's comments to Immigration NZ.06 Jul 10:13 PM
EmploymentTourism business ordered to pay ex-employee $29,000Employment Relations' judgement said Adventure Playground was its "own worst enemy".04 Jul 08:06 PM
Banking and financeStaff sacked: Bank employees on pressures of bonus cultureStaff have been sacked for deleting customer email addresses to prevent negative feedback.02 Jul 09:58 PM
New ZealandSacked for Facebook post: Kiwi worker's case with shades of FolauAmbo Ian Black wrote on Facebook colleague should be "shot with a ball of their own s***".27 Jun 11:23 PM
New ZealandHipkins: Teachers' pay offer 'the final deal'Education Minister says there's no more money for primary principals.26 Jun 03:00 AM
EmploymentERA 'risks setting unaffordable pay rates'A Mitre 10 employment case has sparked concern.25 Jun 06:40 AM
EmploymentCleaner makes a tearful plea for higher wages and industry-wide standardsReport says Fair Pay Agreements to bring social benefits and no negative economic impacts.25 Jun 02:09 AM
EmploymentMitre 10 workers win major ERA decisionFormer employee nearly "burst into tears with excitement" at the news.24 Jun 05:52 AM
New ZealandSanford workers: 'We will fight for our jobs''I have worked there for half of my life and they treat us like a number.'23 Jun 02:50 AM
EmploymentProposal could cut 30 jobs in small communityResult would be devastating for the community.20 Jun 06:38 PM
New ZealandFemale guard punched in nose at Waikato HospitalAn agitated patient broke the guard's nose while trying to leave the hospital.20 Jun 02:42 AM
EmploymentSingle mum left in lurch by employer wins $15k payoutSingle mum wins compensation after being unfairly dismissed.16 Jun 02:18 AM
New ZealandHobbit law stays: Minimum standards coming for film industry, but striking will be illegalA new law will allow film workers to collectively bargain, but not strike.13 Jun 01:48 AM
World#KuToo movement gains momentum after minister's high-heel demandMinister declares women wearing high heels "is necessary and reasonable" in the workplace.07 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentIs it normal to think about killing your boss?Research indicates that employers are a favourite subject of murder fantasies.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecondary teachers to strike again on TuesdayThe PPTA's strike action for secondary teachers is due to kick off from Tuesday.30 May 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Why I chose to stand with my teachers': StudentCOMMENT: 'It is about time we stood with them - for them.'29 May 06:36 AM
EmploymentTradie awarded $30k after boss sexually harasses herA female tradie given condoms and sexual health advice pamphlets by her boss.29 May 06:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Mum's fairness lesson in teachers' strikeCOMMENT: An open letter to Ministry of Education deputy secretary Ellen MacGregor-Reid.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo talks: Most schools to close for strikeNo date for talks has been set yet, forcing most schools to close for tomorrow's strike.27 May 11:15 PM
