EmploymentBig demand for skills of pay clerksPayroll clerks have joined tradesmen as the most sought-after workers in the country because of the Novopay crisis, an international recruiting agency says.15 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandAir NZ to pay costs in overpayment caseAir New Zealand has been ordered to pay more than $13,000 in legal costs to an employee who was overpaid $70,000.15 Apr 05:03 AM
New Zealand'Lippy' manager awarded $22,000A "lippy'' administration manager who was unjustifiably dismissed by her boss has been awarded $22,000 in lost wages and compensation.12 Apr 03:52 AM
New Zealand'Insidious' medical workplace bullyingWorkplace bullying affects a quarter of Australian medical professionals and similar "insidious" levels are likely to be occurring in New Zealand, says a researcher.11 Apr 06:53 AM
New ZealandSacked worker blasted boss on radioA kennel worker sacked for bagging her boss on the radio has been ordered to pay her former employer $4000 after losing her Employment Relations Authority hearing.10 Apr 04:36 AM
OpinionJudy McGregor: Mighty pay rise overlooks aged carersA startling aspect of the 73 per cent pay rise for directors of Mighty River Power is that John Key says it is "realistic" and "sensible" to do it now, writes Judy McGregor, before the company is listed on the sharemarket next month.07 Apr 05:30 PM
EmploymentHome sweet home - at workApple's ring-shaped, gleaming "Spaceship Headquarters" will include a world-class auditorium and an orchard for engineers to wander.05 Apr 04:30 PM
PropertyLucky at work: Designers give award winning comfort to Kiwi staffIf you work for ASB and you are in Takapuna's Sovereign House, Albany's C:Drive or are about to move into ASB North Wharf at Wynyard Quarter, then lucky you.05 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandSacked over sick day Facebook funA Gisborne coach has lost his appeal against being fired after pictures of him emerged on Facebook smiling and giving the thumbs up while on sick leave.03 Apr 08:41 PM
EmploymentA 'yes' can add quality to careerNew graduates are currently in demand in the nursing industry, but they must be eager and enthusiastic, and should never say "no" to anything.02 Apr 04:30 PM
EmploymentTop job opportunities on the boilEngineering and construction started this year as hot industries for jobs. The collapse of Mainzeal flooded the market with motivated jobseekers.26 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamiliar faces likely to linger onThere will be few new faces around the Auckland Council chamber after October's local body elections, with most councillors standing for re-election and little sign of strong contenders to oust the incumbents.24 Mar 04:30 PM
Small BusinessYour place, the workplaceIs working from home really working? Anthony Doesburg reports.21 Mar 07:30 PM
EmploymentCuddling resthome worker wins payoutA resthome worker who hid behind a door when discovered with a gardener in a dead resident's studio has been awarded more than $6000 in lost wages.19 Mar 09:12 PM
EmploymentWorkers in NZ 'optimistic'When American Johnny Mercer wrote the lyrics "ac-cent-tchu-ate the positive, eliminate the negative" in 1944, it's unlikely he gave any consideration to the sentiment behind his popular song.19 Mar 04:30 PM
EmploymentMany Auckland firms expect boostAlmost half of Auckland's small and medium-sized firms expect a lift in sales in the coming year, research suggests.17 Mar 04:30 PM
EmploymentInner-city carpark tax plan about fairness, says DunneRevenue Minister Peter Dunne says his proposed tax on employer-provided carparks is about fairness and he questions why opponents have only now challenged the plan.17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNovopay debt collection cancelledSteven Joyce, the minister in charge of Novopay, says debt collections have ceased following revelations teachers were being chased for overpayments as low as $22.13 Mar 01:25 AM
New ZealandNovopay chases teacher for $22The Novopay debacle has hit a new low, with revelations the payroll company and debt collectors are chasing teachers for overpayments as low as $22.12 Mar 04:30 PM
Small BusinessJob fight backfire costs gamekeeperA game keeper who sold off thousands of dollars' worth of antlers without permission has lost his claim of unfair dismissal and been told to pay up thousands.08 Mar 12:40 AM
EmploymentSacked teen's $12 tip earns $13kAn 18-year-old bar worker sacked for taking $12 of unclaimed pokie machine winnings as a tip has been awarded more than $13,000 compensation for being unfairly dismissed.04 Mar 09:50 PM
EmploymentFinancial analyst awarded $16k after sackingThe Employment Relations Authority has awarded a man more than $16,000 after he was sacked for refusing to do a job which he thought was illegal.25 Feb 02:25 AM
