EmploymentWestin staff now subject to one week's noticeStaff at Auckland's five-star Westin hotel have all been re-employed on new contracts but can be fired at a week's notice.20 Jul 04:00 PM
Small BusinessDoes size matter: 90 days for all, or just for the small?When the 90 day probationary period Bill was introduced, many people got hot under the collar. There were those that were thrilled.18 Jul 10:30 PM
Small BusinessPlan makes sacking workers easierEmployment law changes will swing the balance in favour of bosses and expose workers to easier dismissal, an expert says.18 Jul 04:00 PM
Small BusinessLabour law changes promote growth - KeyJohn Key says extending the 90-day trial period is about "giving prospective employees a shot", but the Greens say National is breaking one of its pre-election policies by doing so.18 Jul 03:30 AM
Small BusinessProtesters storm cordons at National Party conferenceProtesters briefly broke through security cordons at the hotel beside the convention centre where the National Party's annual conference was being held.18 Jul 01:14 AM
Small BusinessSweeping changes to labour laws announcedThe Government today announced sweeping changes to labour laws, including changing the test for reasonable dismissal to make it easier for employers to fire workers.17 Jul 11:23 PM
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
