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Costs literally sky high
It may have become apparent from my first half dozen blogs, that I am a fan of puns in my headlines.
Retiring painter gets the brush-off
A DHB has refused to shout afternoon tea for an employee retiring after 50 years.
Is bullying a problem at your workplace?
Forget the playground, it's the workplace that is rife with bullies, a study shows. Here is the latest selection of Your Views.
Bullying thriving in the workplace
Forget the playground, it's the workplace that is rife with bullies, a study shows.
Let's talk about sex ...
Employment lawyer Bridget Smith blogs about a sexual harassent case with a twist.
Whistle-blowing teacher to fight on
A teacher who claims he was fired after raising concerns about a string of incidents at his school has won a claim for unjustified dismissal.
Teachers may strike next term
Teachers could go on strike as early as next month amid building tension between their union and Education Minister Anne Tolley.
Underpaid vineyard workers win wage battle
A company that paid vineyard workers as little as $2 an hour has lost a legal battle over unpaid wages.
Are the winds of change ready to blow?
Employment law: The Government has signalled the possibility for further change, with a review of personal grievance law.