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Mushroom picker unfairly dismissed

A mushroom picker who was accused of stealing a colleague's mobile phone has won a case of unfair dismissal after his bosses failed to investigate the allegations properly.

Liam Dann: Young guns set to take reins

Younger people often seem to have a natural understanding of how people are engaging in the marketplace writes Liam Dann.

Job reforms not enough, says union

Unfair employment practices including zero-hours contracts are not going to be solved by National's latest measures, politicians and a union representative say.

Companies to encourage youth

Xero NZ's 27-year-old sales director Ben Richmond is setting his sights on becoming Prime Minister.

Job market confidence low

New Zealanders grew more downcast about the state of the labour market in the second quarter, with a softer outlook for wage growth weighing on confidence.

Chef awarded $32k in unpaid wages

A chef in a South Island tourist hot spot worked for around 60 hours per week and received about $1800 per month, some $660 less than he should have.

Teen waitress paid less than $2 an hour

A teenage girl who earned less than $2 an hour for waitressing because she was deemed to be a volunteer has won a ruling that says she was an employee.

Daycare bugs cost mum job chance

An Auckland mother was told that having her kids in daycare could affect her job prospects because she would need too many sick days to care for them.

Former NZ head loses JPMorgan job appeal

The former New Zealand boss of JPMorgan Chase will need to bring any claim against the bank in the District or High Court.

MPs' pay rise officially confirmed

Nando's worker awarded over $16,000

A Nando's worker who was either not paid or underpaid for the six months he worked at the Christchurch restaurant has been awarded more than $16,000 in unpaid wages and costs.

26,000 healthcare workers reject collective agreement

Nurses, midwives and health care assistants at 20 District Health Boards (DHBs) have rejected a proposed collective agreement.

Tutor fired for sending inmate postcard loses appeal bid

Good bosses care for staff well-being

Welcome to my regular series My Light Bulb Moment. This column highlights a blinding flash of insight business, cultural and sports leaders have experienced and how it changed their lives.

Sacked gym manager awarded $6000

Company ordered to pay for tea breaks

The Meatworkers Union claimed for monies owed by Lean Meats after the company failed to provide paid rest breaks which it had agreed to in its employment contract.

Nail technician cleared to raise grievance

A nail beautician who says she was verbally harassed and forced to switch off her cellphone by an associate of her employer has been granted the right to make a personal grievance.

Man dismissed after legs crushed

A man who was dismissed from his job after his legs were crushed by a car in a freak accident wants to take his former employer to court again.