EmploymentFired over a sickie: Roofer told to 'harden up' wins $20k payoutWhen he asked about his final pay his boss replied: 'U can f..k rite off mate'.08 Oct 07:10 PM
New ZealandLecturer fights 'inappropriate conduct' claimLecturer complains of "toxic environment" of complaints about " minor things".03 Oct 09:55 AM
EmploymentFired by text msg: Worker's $26,000 payout after 7 days on the jobThe man was told the business was "on its last legs" and there was no more work for him.23 Sep 08:31 PM
EmploymentFirefighter takes colleagues to court for teasing about weightMan was called names like 'cow' and criticised for taking up two seats in the fire truck.22 Sep 03:40 AM
EmploymentLocal Focus: Company culture the key to expansionCurry nights were 'an interesting one being an Indian'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Sep 02:42 AM
New ZealandUp to 160 jobs to go at Auckland CouncilMost of the jobs will be back-house staff to make way for more positions in growth areas.16 Sep 03:21 AM
New Zealand'So hilarious I couldn't resist': Joe the clown speaksJoe The Clown has given his account of the redundancy meeting sit in that has gone viral.14 Sep 05:00 PM
Employment'Creative genius' of clown at redundancy meetingCOMMENT: Adman Josh Thompson ripped up the script given to him.13 Sep 11:16 PM
New Zealand'Hero walks among us': World goes crazy for adman's clownThe world reacts to a Kiwi's hilarious decision to bring a clown to a redundancy meeting.13 Sep 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRelease of CEO spending report would compromise 'fair trial'Dr Nigel Murray in battle to protect attempts to hide report into his spending while CEO.09 Sep 07:04 AM
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New ZealandNZ 'hairstylist to the stars' pinged for paying worker only $10/hourKwon has also withdrawn from a Korean-government backed job fair in Auckland.25 Aug 10:59 PM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
