New Zealand'Les miserables' fight for bigger payoutA movie chain refusing to talk to a group of workers who are being let go today has found itself with "les miserables" in the flesh.29 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessSacked by text: Hairdresser wins caseA hairdresser sacked by late night text was unjustifiably dismissed, says the Employment Relations Authority.28 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandNovopay pain not over yetSchool staff are being told to brace themselves for the worst week of problems with the Novopay payroll system.28 Jan 04:35 AM
EmploymentCompo for worker who liedA South African who faked work references and lied about his qualifications and experience has won $10,000 compensation for unjustified dismissal.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSacked employee blows $13k compoAn attempt by a sacked Oceana Gold employee to claim costs for an ERA hearing has backfired, costing him more than the company was ordered to pay him.17 Jan 04:53 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: It's high time the PM got serious on youth employmentMany have been brought up on a "follow your dream" diet only to find out too late that it doesn't always result in a job. An injection of realism is long overdue.11 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentDiabetic sacked for sleeping at workA diabetic who was fired for miscounting limes and grapefruit and falling asleep on his forklift died two months before he was awarded $12,000 for unfair dismissal.07 Jan 10:50 PM
EmploymentFollow the moneyExperts say pay packets in the real estate sector grew more than those in other industries during 2012.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand'All aboard, toot toot' for old trainThe Kingston Flyer tourist steam train will resume commercial operations on January 4.30 Dec 07:31 PM
New Zealand'Sleepover' pay issue for schoolsThe workers from Iona College and Woodford House will be relying on the principles established by last year's ground-breaking Court of Appeal ruling in the long-running case of disability support worker Phillip Dickson and Idea Services Ltd.28 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentRoad rage man seeks job backFinancial analyst Guy Hallwright is seeking his job back or $600,000 in lost earnings after being dismissed following his conviction for running over a man.19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan who drank wine before employment meeting fails to get job backA man who drank "at least" three bottles of wine before a meeting to discuss his employment future has lost a bid to win his job back.19 Dec 05:16 AM
New ZealandCity wages bill balloonsStaff numbers have risen by 840 in the past year and wages have gone from a forecast $513 million to $670 million in the first two years of the Super City.17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFast-food giant pays in vouchersAn angry fast food worker says McDonald's offered him a $100 voucher, instead of paying him, to work on a film shoot for an advertisement.15 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionPeter O'Connor: Prepare for war as teachers make a stand for education2013 will see an escalation of an ideological war over the heart and soul of schooling in this country, writes Peter O'Connor.13 Dec 08:30 PM
EmploymentPort fined $40k for strike-breaking hirePorts of Auckland has been ordered to pay $40,000 for deliberately breaking the law by employing contractors during industrial action at the port.12 Dec 11:10 PM
LifestyleHow to ease the Xmas chaosIt's that time of year again. So much to do. Here's how to keep your cool during the silly season.12 Dec 03:25 AM
EmploymentMan loses case over blow-up alienA salesman who fell foul of his boss over a blow-up alien doll has been denied compensation.11 Dec 11:45 PM
EmploymentSacked govt worker wins job backA government employee who was sacked after she accessed client records of Facebook 'friends' has won her job back until a full hearing can be held next year.11 Dec 09:30 PM
