Small BusinessAlleged pan-flinger's pay bid failsA chef who walked off the job after a heated morning in which she allegedly threw a pan and reduced a staff member to tears has failed in her bid to claim more pay.06 Aug 09:55 PM
New Zealand12,000 health workers vote to strikeNearly 12,000 unionised health workers have voted in favour of taking industrial action, after they were offered an "insulting" pay increase, the Public Service Association says.04 Aug 07:35 AM
EmploymentAbused the boss? You're hiredERA decisions in the past two years show workers frequently receive compensation after being unjustifiably fired for swearing at, or threatening, their bosses.02 Aug 05:00 PM
Lifestyle7 most irritating office habitsIf you're in the office today, chances are somebody has annoyed you. In no particular order, here are seven of the most irritating habits of co-workers.29 Jul 07:00 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseHow to transfer UK pension back to NZWith so many people choosing to head off overseas for work it is good to check out how easy it is to bring any superannuation savings back with you when you return.28 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentAdoptive mum's battle for parental leaveA woman who adopted a child has won the right to paid parental leave, after being told by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment that she wasn't eligible.24 Jul 11:02 PM
EmploymentHotel didn't pay worker for six monthsA hotel that reportedly didn't pay one of its workers for nearly six months, underpaid her husband, and withheld wages from both, has to pay the couple nearly $80,000.22 Jul 11:35 PM
New ZealandCleaner wrongly fired over 'threat' textA cleaner who reportedly told her boss she would send someone to him and the visit "wouldn't be nice" if he did not pay her was wrongly fired, the ERA has found.21 Jul 11:23 PM
EmploymentChef awarded $50k for unfair dismissalA former chef at an Auckland cafe has been awarded more than $50,000 in unpaid wages and compensation for unjustified dismissal.21 Jul 05:21 AM
EmploymentSunglass work ban rejected by CourtA permanent ban against a former shareholder of a budget sunglasses distributor from working in a similar New Zealand business is void, according to a High Court judge.17 Jul 12:45 AM
New ZealandGP reviewed over 'self pleasure' adviceA doctor who advised a woman to "self pleasure" as part of her treatment for an eating disorder will be reviewed by the Medical Council.14 Jul 04:23 AM
New ZealandSacked worker wouldn't wear safety gearA joinery worker who repeatedly refused to wear safety equipment and yelled obscenities at his boss was justifiably sacked, the Employment Relations Authority has ruled.10 Jul 06:34 AM
EmploymentFlight Centre employee's $117k theftA former employee of Flight Centre who dishonestly accessed a computer system to fund a "lavish lifestyle" has been sentenced to five months' home detention.01 Jul 03:48 AM
EmploymentBusiness paid workers in beerA business which failed to pay its employees the minimum wage and chose to pay workers in beer on Saturdays has been ordered to pay a former employee more than $12,000.30 Jun 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Hot-tempered' Kiwirail worker rightly firedA "hot-tempered" KiwiRail worker accused of slashing another staff member's car tyres was rightly fired, it has been ruled.26 Jun 04:25 AM
New ZealandCannabis cupcakes blamed for failed testA construction worker who claims to have failed a workplace drug test due to eating cupcakes he did not realise were laced with cannabis has failed to have his job reinstated.24 Jun 07:30 AM
New ZealandPolice feel pressureTight budgets and heavy workloads are being blamed the "record levels" of personal grievances being laid by police employees.21 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentClash of views on success of Govt's labour law changesA Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment report this month says amendments to the Employment Relations Act and the Holidays Act that the Govt made in 2011 have achieved some of their policy objectives in the short term.20 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentKeep an open mind about ex-consStatistics show that the so-called "black sheep of the family" is neither rare nor endangered.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFake immigration advisor appeals sentenceA man who posed as a licensed immigration adviser and took money from vulnerable would-be migrants is appealing against his sentence.18 Jun 06:29 AM
New Zealand'Genuinely fearful' worker gets $16KA barber was "genuinely fearful" of remaining in the presence of an employer who regularly made fun of him and told him "I hate white people".18 Jun 03:54 AM
New Zealand'Super ministry' workers picket over payAbout 100 staff and supporters picketed "super ministry" the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (Mbie) this morning in a noisy protest over stalled pay talks.12 Jun 11:42 PM
EmploymentDrug policy 'completely misused'A sawmilling company "completely misused" their drug and alcohol policy to drug test 190 staff after cannabis plants were found on company grounds, a union says.04 Jun 06:31 AM
New ZealandGP lied about test results to see patientA GP may face disciplinary action after he lied to a patient about abnormal blood test results as an excuse to see her.04 Jun 05:35 AM
EmploymentYou are the answer to all your problemsAfter a highly successful New Zealand representative career comprising 25 tests and 93 one-day internationals, Martin Snedden practised as a lawyer and partner of an Auckland law firm.30 May 05:37 AM
