New ZealandPSA warning over MPs' pay increasesA move to rein in politicians' pay doesn't give moral authority to the Government in upcoming pay negotiations, public sector representatives say.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeat worker bullied at 'the guts table'A former meatworks employee, who complained of intimidation by a fellow worker after he cut up animal hearts in front of him, has been awarded $5000.25 Feb 05:35 AM
New ZealandSex-claim driver wins compo caseA truck driver sacked for allegedly sexually harassing and stalking staff at a restaurant he delivered to has been awarded almost $20,000 for unjustified dismissal.17 Feb 04:00 PM
CompaniesSecrets behind Hart's successGraeme Hart's former business partner Stephen James says there are several features that helped Hart's Rank Group become so successful.15 Feb 04:00 PM
EmploymentTV station worker sacked over emailsA woman who was sacked from a TV station after posting "angry and abusive" emails on a social media site has been awarded more than $15,000 for unjustified dismissal.04 Feb 03:22 AM
EmploymentKiwifruit businesses breach laws in Bay of PlentyThe Government's employment watchdog has taken enforcement action against eight employers in the Bay of Plenty Kiwifruit industry following breaches of minimum employment standards.29 Jan 01:09 AM
New ZealandCompany failed to pay minimum wageA Christchurch construction company breached labour laws by failing to pay the minimum wage and keep employment records for workers.28 Jan 12:59 AM
New ZealandDefence Force employee awarded $70KA former financial controller for the NZDF will receive more than $70,000 in unpaid redundancy after winning an employment battle over an error in his contract.27 Jan 01:48 AM
New ZealandFuture Auckland: School to shop floorAuckland is a great place - but it can be even better. In the second of our five-part Future Auckland series we aim to stimulate debate. Teuila Fuatai reports.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOrchard to pay $134K over employee deathAn orchard company has been fined and ordered to pay reparation - totalling $134,500 - over the death of an employee.22 Jan 01:20 AM
EmploymentBoss's warning after theft of $146,000An employer says he's embarrassed, but wants other business owners to beware, after one of his workers charged with handling - and monitoring - finances stole $146k.21 Jan 08:45 PM
New ZealandLaundry company to pay $45K over crushed handA Nelson-based laundry company has been ordered to pay more than $45,000, after one of its workers crushed his hand in a workplace accident.21 Jan 03:54 AM
EmploymentBreak with tradition calls for negotiationPlease sir I want a tea break." In Charles Dickens' Victorian novel Oliver Twist, published three years after The Poor Law (Amendment) Act.20 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandRadio manager's compo cut by 75%A former radio manager who served trespass notices against company trustees has been awarded compensation, but had it cut by 75 per cent for 'bizarre behaviour'.20 Jan 01:50 AM
EmploymentGot right stuff? Rocket Lab wants youIt IS rocket science - and Auckland-based Rocket Lab has about 35 jobs to fill as it shoots for it s first flight at the end of the year.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand$6K compo for nailgun victim too 'low'A framer who was shot in the chest with a nailgun by another employee has been awarded $6000 in compensation.14 Jan 11:55 PM
EmploymentWoman denied paid parental leaveA woman has been told she would not receive paid parental leave as she failed to chase up her lost application.14 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandOverpaid caretakers to cough upTwo men employed by a high school in Otago have been ordered to repay the school's board following a Novopay error.13 Jan 01:14 AM
EmploymentOffice worker awarded 10K for stressAn office worker who became ill through workplace stress has been awarded $10,000 compensation after complaining of bullying and intimidation.11 Jan 11:28 PM
EmploymentExploited IT worker gets $100K payoutAn Australian IT company that exploited a New Zealand worker for seven months has been ordered to pay him more than $100,000.07 Jan 04:49 AM
EmploymentFired postie wins back job and $14KA veteran postie who was wrongly sacked for failing to deliver 29 circulars has got his job back and has been awarded nearly $14,000 in back pay and compensation.07 Jan 02:32 AM
New ZealandPepper-sprayed truckie unfairly sackedA truck driver who was pepper-sprayed and arrested was unfairly sacked after police sent "prejudicial" information to his employer.06 Jan 02:35 AM
EmploymentOversleeping chef awarded $10,000A Wellington chef who was sacked on the spot after sleeping through his alarm twice and missing a busy shift with a sore leg has been awarded nearly $10,000.06 Jan 12:50 AM
EmploymentPotty-mouth wins job back - and $18kA foul-mouthed seafood company employee who was fired for allegedly intimidating colleagues got his job back and a $18,000 payout.05 Jan 09:32 PM
EmploymentLaid-off exec wins right to his bonusAn IT firm has been ordered to fork out $16k to a former manager, despite declaring losses of more than $1 million.05 Jan 04:00 PM
EmploymentFight to close the pay gapThe Supreme Court has declined an employer leave to appeal over the pay of a female aged-care worker, in what has become a fight to close the pay gap with men.22 Dec 10:07 PM
AirlinesSeniors win right to keep on flyingA lawyer says an Employment Court ruling allowing two Kiwi airline pilots to continue flying until the age of 65 is ground-breaking.22 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentPilots keep jobs after retirement rowTwo Kiwi pilots have won the right to stay in their jobs, after arguing that being forced to retire at the age of 55 was discrimination under New Zealand laws.22 Dec 12:28 AM
