EmploymentIRD and MBIE staff to go on strikeMore than 4000 IRD and MBIE staff will go on strike next month.25 Jun 01:52 AM
EmploymentAuckland building firms fined for serious employment breachTwo firms failed to keep the right records or ensure staff were paid correct holiday pay.24 Jun 10:47 PM
OpinionKim Campbell: 'Them' and 'us' no good for industrial relationsCOMMENT: It seems strange we are trying to reinvent an industrial relations framework.24 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher Building lays off 90 staff in restructuringThe 90 staff were mostly in the head office at Penrose in a variety of roles.24 Jun 03:34 AM
EmploymentActivism is kicking unpaid internships to the curbAn intern rights movement has been remarkably successful at winning victories for interns.24 Jun 12:08 AM
New ZealandFire union alert over bullying complaintsComplaints of bullying behaviour against fire manager "genuine" and "legitimate".23 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentJapanese workers' homicidal thoughtsSurvey underlines the stresses that employees in Japan are often under.22 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentFarm fined $45k for exploiting 'volunteers'The payout followed a probe by a Labour Inspectorate.19 Jun 09:33 PM
AirlinesNew Zealand's most attractive employer namedNew Zealand's national carrier has been named the most attractive employer.18 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentASB manager who messaged 'hey sxy' to worker settles employment caseThe man had worked at ASB Bank for 18 years before being dismissed for serious misconduct.18 Jun 06:38 AM
Small BusinessLarge NZ corporates shun living wageOnly two New Zealand corporates are paying their staff the living wage.17 Jun 06:45 PM
RetailGovt to launch inquiry into exploitation of migrant workersExploitation in New Zealand's workforce isn't limited to retail, employment regulator says08 Jun 05:00 PM
RetailFarmers retail workers revolt against pay conditionsFarmers workers are protesting against their pay and performance conditions.07 Jun 01:34 AM
New ZealandNo strikes or lockouts in Fair Pay negotiationsGovernment announces team to make recommendations on design of Fair Pay.05 Jun 02:40 AM
New ZealandEqual pay champion recognised again2018 New Zealander of the Year Kristine Bartlett has been recognised for her work again.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-bullying company sent letters with a "bullying tone": ERAERA orders anti-bullying company $30,000 for breaches.01 Jun 03:23 AM
New ZealandSmartHealth fallout claims executive jobDarrin Hackett is the sixth of Dr Nigel Murray's executive team to leave Waikato DHB.30 May 01:53 AM
New ZealandCollege leads way in living wageNineteen teacher aides, cleaners and other staff will go up to the living wage in January.30 May 01:20 AM
New ZealandStudy finds mums take 4.4% pay cut to have a baby'Motherhood penalty' is worse for mothers who take more than a year off paid work.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCinema staff strike, movies to screen as scheduledUnion fears for long-serving, senior staff; company says overall 4 per cent offer fair.25 May 07:47 AM
EntertainmentStar Wars premiere: Cinemas workers plan strikeUnion members have voted to authorise strike action over a low wage offer.23 May 05:58 AM
EmploymentEmployee unjustifiably sacked over missing money awarded more than $40kAward includes $20,000 compensation and more than $20,000 in lost wages and holiday pay.22 May 06:33 AM
EmploymentBlow the workplace whistle at your perilPeople need anonymity to reveal workplace wrongdoing, says investigator.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland stripper: Strip club rules 'pretty common sense'Brooke West described such regulations as a "blanket industry standard".18 May 03:35 AM
New ZealandStrike chaos for South Auckland busesAbout 87 buses have been cancelled tomorrow as Auckland bus drivers strike.16 May 09:31 AM
EmploymentBoss accused of hiring Black Power to threaten staff has fines slashedChirag Ahuja arranged for workers to be intimidated during a wage dispute.11 May 01:20 AM
EmploymentSmiths City shares fall 4.6% after Employment Court rulingSmiths City Group shares fell sharply following the Employment Court's ruling.11 May 01:02 AM
New ZealandUnfairly axed teacher wins $50,000 compoERA chief slams school's willingness to act on students' complaints without investigating.08 May 07:36 AM
EmploymentSacked worker awarded over $30kC H Robinson Worldwide (NZ) Limited will have to pay over $30k for unfair dismissal.08 May 03:01 AM
ConstructionConstruction firm knocked with $19K penalty for employment breachesAn Auckland construction was fined for 17 breaches of employment standards.01 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandBus strike ends, but disruption not yet overBus strike action set to hit Auckland commuters has been called off.20 Apr 09:45 AM
New ZealandNurses to vote on two days of national strikesDHBs must develop a contingency plan to ensure life-preserving services continue.19 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandDriver strikes: Unions, NZ Bus reach dealA new two-year contract will be put to bus drivers for ratification early next week.19 Apr 06:39 AM
