Small Business90-day trial a 'safety belt' for employersEmployers are pleased with the 90-day trial period, though workers sometimes feel vulnerable and mistreated, a Department of Labour report shows.17 Jul 03:54 AM
Small BusinessLabour to axe any changes to 90-day trialThe Labour Party says it will repeal any moves by the Government to widen the 90-day trial scheme under which workers can be fired without comeback.15 Jul 10:36 PM
Small BusinessAll new workers set to face 90-day trialThe Government is planning to allow all businesses to have 90-day trials for new workers and wants to give employers the power to keep unions out of the workplace.15 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt to extend 90-day trial - reportThe Government has announced plans to extend the 90 Day Trial scheme to incorporate more workplaces, reports TVNZ.15 Jul 07:05 AM
EmploymentWork practices at mine 'Victorian'Waihi gold miners have accused their Australian employer of Victorian work practices by making them take their breaks underground during 11-hour shifts.14 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPilot fired for sex with attendant wants job backA former Air Nelson flight attendant says she has no memory of having sex with a senior pilot, who was sacked over the incident and is appealing.13 Jul 04:52 AM
Small Business<i>All in a day's work: </i>Delivered fresh, fast and illegally to your door...<i>All in a day's work:</i>Delivered fast, fresh and illegally to your door...11 Jul 09:30 PM
Small Business<i>All in a day's work:</i> The employer strikes back...Beware strikers - employers can strike back with a lockout.04 Jul 09:30 PM
Small BusinessMcDonald's backs revised work conditions billMcDonald's has come out in support of a new law freeing up the rules around staff work breaks.01 Jul 02:30 AM
