OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: No winners in workplace rowEscalating tensions between unions and the Government signal a fall in New Zealand's international standing and a return to the days of class struggles.30 Jul 04:00 PM
EmploymentCTU ends co-operation with Govt on tradeThe CTU says it will no longer co-operate with the Govt on trade issues in response to looming employment law changes.29 Jul 02:25 AM
EmploymentWorkers win back one lost holiday Some 2000 metal and manufacturing workers have negotiated a one-off holiday in 2011 to make up for missed public holidays.25 Jul 04:00 PM
OpinionTapu Misa<i>Tapu Misa:</i> Work much more than just a jobHelp and training is better than a legislation for 90-day trials and clampdowns on sickies, writes Tapu Misa.25 Jul 04:00 PM
Small BusinessUnions rallying against new employment lawsUnions are warning of heated collective contract talks on the horizon.23 Jul 12:00 AM
Opinion<i>Andrew Little:</i> Employment laws should make work more rewardingAndrew Little writes that changes to laws that take away workers' rights are unfair and unjust.21 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandJailed restaurateur to pay more than $75,000 in wagesAn Auckland restaurateur jailed for kidnapping two of his workers has been ordered to pay more than $75k.21 Jul 04:18 AM
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
